UWRF Science Olympiad

When about 900 high school students on 58 teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere across the Midwest convene at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 20, they will exhibit their knowledge of and affinity for all things science. 

Those students will take part in the Science Olympiad, a competition hosted each winter at UW-River Falls in conjunction with the university’s science programs. This year’s event marks the 12th Science Olympiad the university has hosted.

High schools across the country compete in tournaments, which are designed to be rigorous. The events include a wide range of sciences in which students are tested, ranging from biology and earth sciences to chemistry, physics and technology.

High school and college teachers design competition questions which are overseen by national Science Olympiad officials. 

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About 900 students from Wisconsin, Minnesota and other Midwestern states will compete in the Science Olympiad event at UW-River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event is affiliated with the national Science Olympiad organization and is designed to increase interest in science and recognize scientific achievement. UWRF file photo