Science Olympiad is nationwide competition. Students compete in 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Science Olympiad is designed to increase a student’s interest in STEM fields and provide recognition for outstanding achievement in team events. The top teams advance from Regional to State to National levels.
Maryland Science Olympiad is the State chapter for all of Maryland. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and host competitions for over 2,000 students in the state.
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~ ~ Registration for the 2024-25 season will open on 9 September 2024. ~ ~
Division A (Elementary school) Functions
LOCAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS**
**Invitationals are optional practice tournament run by their respective hosts - not MSO - and are shared for informational purposes only
January 4, 2025
Clarksville MS Invitational (Div. B)
Registration
January 18, 2025
UMBC Invitational (Div. C)
Welcome Letter | Info Flyer | Registration
February 1, 2025
UMD- College Park Invitational (Div. C)
Info Flyer | Registration
February 8, 2025
JHU Invitational (Div. B)
Baltimore City schools only
Registration
REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
February 8, 2025
MSO Regional Div C West
(Montgomery College - Germantown)
Tournament Info (v.24-01-28)
March 1, 2025
MSO Regional Div B
East & West
(Richard Montgomery HS)
March 8, 2025
MSO Regional Div B Baltimore
(Morgan State University)
March 1, 2025
MSO Regional Div C East
Western High School
STATE TOURNAMENT
March 29, 2025
MD State Tournament @ Johns Hopkins University (Div B)
Sponsored by JHU Center for Educational Outreach
April 5, 2025
MD State Tournament @ Clarksville Middle (Div C)
April 26, 2025
MSO Division A Final
(Clarksville Middle)
Results
2024-25 MSO SEASON OVERVIEW AND INFORMATION
2023-24 TOURNAMENT RESULTS
MSO Regional Div B East Results (2/?/25)
MSO Regional Div B West (3/?/25)
Morgan State [Baltimore] Results (3/9/24)
MSO Regional C East (3/?/25)
MD State Tournament Results (4/?/25)
MARYLAND REGIONAL SPLITS
See below for preliminary Regional Tournament assignment
(Adjustments may be made based on number of schools registering. Any changes will be made by 12/1.)
(All advancing teams compete at State Tournament)
Division B Regional Split (Baltimore)
https://scilympiad.com/data/org/md/public/MSO_DivB%20Region%20Map_231106.jpg
Division C Regional Split (East, West):
https://scilympiad.com/data/org/md/public/MSO_DivC%20Region%20Map_231106.jpg
Explanation of Regions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO-jI7vud6Q
Registering more than one Division? Make sure you follow these directions.