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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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 6, 2024
Clarksville MS Invitational (Div. B)
Registration
Postponed Jan 6, Rescheduled for Jan 20 [Tournament Canceled with recent snow storm on Jan 19]
January 13, 2024
UMBC Invitational (Div. C)
Welcome Letter | Info Flyer | Registration
February 3, 2024
UMD- College Park Invitational (Div. C)
Info Flyer | Registration
February 10, 2024
JHU Invitational (Div. B)
FREE for Baltimore City schools
Info Flyer | Registration
REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
February 10, 2024
MSO Regional Div C West
(Montgomery College-Germantown)
Tournament Info (v.24-01-28)
February 24, 2024
NOW Division B Builds Day
(Reservoir HS)
Info and Signup
March 2, 2024
MSO Regional Div B East & West
(Richard Montgomery HS)
March 9, 2024
MSO Regional Div B Baltimore
(Morgan State University)
March 16, 2024
MSO Regional Div C East
(Oakland Mills High School)
STATE TOURNAMENT
April 13, 2024
MD State Tournament @ Johns Hopkins University (Div B/C)
Sponsored by JHU Center for Educational Outreach
April 20, 2024
MSO Division A Final
(Clarksville Middle)
2023-24 MSO SEASON OVERVIEW AND INFORMATION
2023-24 TOURNAMENT RESULTS (coming in spring!)
MSO Regional Div B East Results (2/24/24)
MSO Regional Div B West (3/2/24)
Morgan State [Baltimore] Results (3/9/24)
MSO Regional C East (3/16/24)
MD State Tournament Results (4/13/24)
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 (East, West, 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? Makes sure you follow these directions.