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Dear Science Olympiad Community:

It’s 2026 and the race to Science Olympiad competition season is officially on! Invitationals, regionals, and state tournaments all build toward our 42nd National Tournament at the University of Southern California happening May 22–23, and we couldn’t be more excited. 🎉

We’re also thrilled to announce the future homes of Nationals: 2027 at The Ohio State University, 2028 at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and 2029 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The road ahead is packed with competition, innovation, and unforgettable moments! 📣

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Watch our Video Recordings 📽

We were busy this season hosting a variety of workshops and webinars! Catch the recordings on our YouTube channel, Science Olympiad TV, and stay up-to-date on upcoming Science Olympiad workshops by visiting our Workshops page or following us on social media. There's always something new to learn - if you have a suggestion on new content, please reach out to gcasey@soinc.org
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Mark your calendars - SO USA Foundation opportunities  🗓

Feb 16 Founders’ Scholarships open ($10,000 College Scholarships for Seniors)

March 31 Letters of intent for Science Olympiad Alumni Research (SOAR) Grants due ($25,000+ Research Grants)

Invitational Madness is Upon Us ✍

We’re highlighting our Alumni Chapter Invitationals taking place on top college campuses nationwide on successive Saturdays in January and February. Show off your competition experience and tag us on Instagram @scienceolympiadoffical. The invitational with the most engagement wins a prize! Let's see who has the most buzz. 👀
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Summer Workshops 🌞

Start planning early and save the dates for our summer workshops! We are now offering 3 sessions in July - check them out below. More info to come soon! 

  • July 7th - 9th: Virtual Bootcamp

  • July 13th - 14th: Content Clinic - In-Person, Naperville, IL - NEW!

  • July 15th - 17th: Build Clinic - In-Person, Naperville, IL

The Science Olympiad > College Pipeline is Strong 🎓

Check out this amazing interview with Seila Avdic, a senior at River City Science Academy in Florida, about her application journey to Princeton University. She reflects on how six years of Science Olympiad sharpened her STEM skills and allowed her to find her STEM identity - and community! Read more! 
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Welcome Our New Sponsor Empowerly 🎉

Exciting news, we have an amazing new sponsor, Empowerly! Empowerly is a leading college counseling firm helping students confidently navigate the admissions journey and gain acceptance to their dream schools. Since 2017, Empowerly has supported 5,000+ students in gaining admission to top-choice programs, including competitive STEM pathways, through expert one-on-one counseling and data-driven tools like the Empowerly Score®, plus specialized programs offering internships, research, and AI/machine learning opportunities. 
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Free Upcoming Webinars 🙌

⚠️  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
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