MT Science Olympiad
401 Linfield Hall, MSU
Bozeman, MT 59717
Ph: 800-455-7837
Fax: 994-3733

WELCOME to 2007

Montana Science Olympiad

The Montana Science Olympiad is devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. The Science/Math Resource Center at Montana State University in Bozeman hosted Montana's 23rd Science Olympiad on Tuesday, November 20, 2007.

The Science Olympiad goals are accomplished through the dedication of Montana Science teachers and parents who organize classroom activities, research, and after school training clubs. A main focus of our competition is to elevate science education and learning to a level of enthusiasm and support that is normally reserved only for varsity sports programs.

The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events, which students prepare for during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular board games, TV shows and athletic games. These challenging and motivational 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. In addition, Josh organized a special event featuring the science of Alternative Vehicles and Alternative Fuels. Demonstrations were conducted by MSU faculty, graduate students, local scientists and business people. This special feature allowed middle school and high school students, parents and teachers the opportunity to become familiar with campus opportunities for researching alternative fuels as well as alternative vehicles available.

Special Announcement: The 2007 Montana State Coordinator for the Science Olympiad is Joshua Burnim. Josh, a University of Montana masters graduate in Environmental Studies, is excited to organize and provide a quality educational experience for Science Olympiad participants. The prior two years found him with American Wildlands coordinating the Safe Passages Program in support of highway safe passages for wildlife. The MSU staff assisting Josh are: Lisa Daly, 2006 State Science Olympiad Coordinator and Micki MacGregor.