NEW MEXICO SCIENCE OLYMPIAD  February 23, 2013 New Mexico Tech Campus Socorro, NM What's NEW! RESULTS!!! C Division Results B Division Results NM Tech Science Olympiad Scholarship Recipients

What Is Science Olympiad	Benefits	Regional tournament	State tournament
Teams and divisions	Registration	Future state tournaments	regional  information

Welcome to the New Mexico Science Olympiad site. Each year we strive to increase the quality of K-12 science education by providing learning opportunities and hosting regional and  state tournaments. We're looking forward to another great year of helping to improve science education throughout New Mexico.   What is Science Olympiad? The Science Olympiad is a national, non-profit, tax exempt organization, devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition of outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participation in Science Olympiad tournaments, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.   Science Olympiad tournaments follow the format of classroom lab tests, popular board games, TV shows, and athletic games. Everyone can find a niche for his or her particular skill in Science Olympiad as each event is designed to take advantage of the wide variety of students' talents.  Events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.   There is also a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, skills and science applications.   What are the Benefits of Science Olympiad? A three year Georgia State University study of the impact of Science Olympiad on middle and high school students confirmed significant benefits in the following areas:   Increased in-depth knowledge and understanding of science concepts and general knowledge An increase in ability to apply scientific knowledge Greater breadth of knowledge in areas previously unexplored Exhibit significantly enhanced laboratory skills Experience science as real scientists would Use and apply the scientific method with meaning Begin to see the interrelatedness of the sciences. Improved problem-solving skills Application of problem solving skills as a long term endeavor Education in the importance of trial and error Emphasis on experiences rather than memorization. Hands-on training in: Collaborative and/or creative thinking Applying critical thinking skills to real-time situations Constant experimentation to solve problems at hand Creative application of new ideas Time management and teamwork. Who can participate in Science Olympiad? Any private or public school, charter school or home school in grades 6-12 is eligible to participate.   Middle School students (grades 6-9) compete in Division B. High School students (grades 9 to 12) compete in Division C.   A team may consists of as many as 15 members.   There is a maximum of five 9th grade students (Division B) and seven 12th grade students (Division C)  permitted on a team.   Regional Tournament: Participation in a Regional Tournament is required for a team to qualify to compete in the New Mexico State Finals. Qualifying teams (25 per division) will advance to State, with the top State winners in each division advancing to Nationals.  Team coaches are responsible for contacting their regional director as soon as possible for information regarding the regional tournament.   New Mexico Science Olympiad State Final Tournament restricts participation to one team per school.  Some regional tournaments allow more than one team per school to participate.  There is an additional $85 fee for schools who enter two teams at their regional tournament.  State Final Tournament The New Mexico Science Olympiad is the state-level tournament for competition of all qualifying teams at the regional level.  New Mexico Science Olympiad winners in both B & C divisions advance to the National Science Olympiad.  New Mexico Science Olympiad winners, in both B & C divisions, advance to the National Science Olympiad. The State Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at  New Mexico Tech, Socorro, New Mexico. Teams and Divisions:  There are two New Mexico Science Olympiad divisions:  Division B-students grades 6 to 9  Division C-grades 9 to 12.   A team may consists of as many as 15 members.   There is a maximum of five 9th grade students (Division B) and seven 12th grade students (Division C)  permitted on a team.   Registration:  To register a team in the New Mexico Science Olympiad, you must complete a registration form.  Deadline for registering a team is December 14. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $135 per team.  Please use only one name for the coach/contact person as only one person will receive mailing and be listed as the team's coach.  The registration fee entitles the member school to enter a team of up to 15 students in their respective Regional Science Olympiad tournament and one copy of the Coaches Manual.  There is an additional fee of $85 for schools who wish to enter two teams at their regional tournament. Pre-payment is required.  School purchase orders may accompany the membership application, but the coaches manuals will not be shipped until full payment is received.  Payments not received by December 14,  will be assessed a $25 late payment fee.  Mailing of Coach Manuals/Rules commence September 30, no exceptions!. Future Olympiads: Science Olympiad 2013 State Tournament - Saturday, February 23 Science Olympiad 2014 State Tournament - Saturday, February 22 Science Olympiad 2015 State Tournament - Saturday, February 21 Science Olympiad 2016 State Tournament - Saturday, February 20