The STEM Yard

Jun 6, 2024

Episode 11: 2024 SONT Part 2

In part two of our coverage, we’ll get insights from Michigan Science Olympiad Director Paul Voydanoff and Science Olympiad Executive Director Elizabeth Mulkerrin, who will share their perspectives on the… 

Jun 6, 2024

Episode 10: 2024 SONT Part 1

Get ready for an inside look at the 40th National Science Olympiad Tournament! In part one of our coverage, we’re live from Michigan State University to hear from the North… 

May 15, 2024

Episode 9: An Inspiring STEM Career Story

Tune in to the STEM Yard podcast as host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Delaney Carey from ABB. Delaney shares her inspiring journey to a fulfilling career in STEM, starting… 

Apr 25, 2024

Episode 8: State Tournament Recap

You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of the STEM Yard podcast, because we are  recaping the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament! 🎉 Your host, Alonzo Alexander, is on… 

Mar 25, 2024

Episode 7: State Tournament Special

In this week’s episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with NC Science Olympiad Director Lisa Giacomelli and Program Coordinator Jayne Carlisle about the upcoming 2024 State Tournament on NC State’s… 

Mar 11, 2024

Episode 6: Sidney Wilkerson-Hill

Hold onto your test tubes because we’ve got a real scientific gem for you! Introducing Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, NC State Alum, brilliant Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill… 

Feb 26, 2024

Episode 5: 50 Years with Rooney Coffman

Join Alonzo as he sits down with Rooney Coffman, the Director of the prestigious Laurinburg Tournament – the oldest Science Olympiad tournament in North Carolina. Let’s celebrate 50 years of… 

Feb 12, 2024

Episode 4: Renee’s “Tree-mendous” Resources

Get ready to take your forestry skills to the next level!  In this episode, we have the incredible Renee Strnad, Event Leader for Forestry, as our special guest.  Renee, a… 

Jan 29, 2024

Episode 3: Winning with Weber

In this episode, we have a special guest with us – Pat Weber, the former coach of the Carnage Magnet Middle School Science Olympiad team. Pat is no ordinary coach,… 

Jan 15, 2024

Episode 2: Wolfpack Invitational

A special BONUS episode of #TheSTEMYard podcast has just dropped! 🎙️ Join our amazing Alonzo Alexander, as he deep dives into the minds of the Wolfpack Science Olympiad crew, the NC State alumni…