Science Olympiad
Maryland Science Olympiad

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.

Student Sign In for Online Tests:  Student Dashboard


We're looking for teams and alumni to highlight in upcoming newsletters! If interested, fill out here for: Teams, Alumni

Division B/C (Middle/ High school) Functions

 ~ ~ Registration for the 2024-25 season will open on 9 September 2024. ~ ~

Registering More than one Division?  Make sure you follow these directions.

Division A (Elementary school) Functions

Note:  Two new Trial Events added to 24-25 Event Roster for April ?, 2025 using the NEW 2024 SciOly DivA rules.  Details on site above.

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 FlyerRegistration
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

Registration opened September 9, 2024 and closed December 16, 2024

Interested in volunteering? Please see the volunteer forms under individual tournaments.

2023-24 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

MSO Regional Div C West Results (2/10/24)

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.