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Dear Science Olympiad Community: 🏅 We are officially less then one month away from The 2026 National Tournament. Everyone is excited about getting bids, and we have just a few more teams left to qualify. We just announced The Global Ambassador Team from Japan on our social media. Stay tuned for more fun things to come! 🙌

Calling all educators! Register now for our Summer Workshops! We’re offering both virtual and in-person options to help coaches prepare for the 2027 season. Save the dates: Virtual Event Bootcamp (July 7–9), Content Clinic (July 13-14), and Summer Build Clinic (July 15–17). Please note, these workshops are intended for coaches and are not open to students.

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Over the past few months, we’ve been spotlighting our 2025 Freshman Founders’ Scholarship winners like Misha Nasarpuri from Sunset High School in Oregon! Now studying Human Physiology at Boston University’s Sargent College, Misha is researching neural gene regulation, involved in a community service sorority, and beginning her clinical journey as a CNA. Stay tuned - $50K in new Founders’ Scholarship awards will be announced on May 7, 2026!

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Heading to Nationals? Get caught up on what is going to be offered.

You can find more information on the USC Science Olympiad National Tournament website.

Check out TSgt. Ashley Kasper from the United States Air Force (USAF) in this month’s webinar, where she shares insights on STEM careers and opportunities in the Air Force. She also highlights how these pathways connect to real-world skills and future career readiness.

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Only a few days left to nominate your coach for a 2026 Coaching Excellence Award! Two winners will receive a trip and registration to the Build Clinic or Content Clinic in Illinois, and four will receive Virtual Boot Camp registration - all to help prepare teams for the 2027 season. Submit by April 21st.

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Free Upcoming Webinars 🙌

New Date April 29, 2026: What's Going on at Science Olympiad 2026 Nationals, with the National Tournament host team from the University of Southern California.
May 6, 2026: TKS x Science Olympiad: How to Turn Student Research Into Real-World Impact, with Esther Kim from TKS. This webinar is a must for anyone interested in Protein Modeling, Heredity, or Designer Genes - and for anyone who wants to turn their ideas into real-world impact.

⚠️ All webinars are from 5 PM - 6 PM Central Time unless listed | Open to Coaches, Students, Parents, and more. Missed a webinar? - All are available on our YouTube channel

Prequel's new $100K Fund fuels the next generation of social impact founders. This fund is structured to prioritize direct investment into student founder ideas and startups. The goal is simple: keep as much of the funding in students' hands as possible. Learn more from one of Science Olympiad's newest partners.

Applications for TKS are open! This global program is designed for students ages 13-17 who are excited about AI, biotech, climate tech, and more. Participants tackle real-world projects, receive mentorship, and develop essential skills like leadership and problem-solving. Spots are limited. Be sure to apply by April 30, 2026!

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The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now open - apply by April 30, 2026! It’s an exciting opportunity for Div. B Science Olympiad students to showcase their creativity and innovation… and compete for a $25,000 prize. Winners also get to interact with 3M scientists, leaders and mentors. Don’t miss out!

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