UWSP to host 11 teams for Wisconsin Science Olympiad

Metro Wire Staff

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will welcome high school students from across the region this month as they compete in the regional qualifier for the Wisconsin Science Olympiad State Tournament.

Teams will showcase their innovation in nearly 30 demonstrations and skills tests on Saturday, Feb. 19. Testing their knowledge and collaborative skills, students will work together as they compete for medals in a variety of events in chemistry, technology and engineering, biology, Earth science, physics, and more.

The public may observe the events for free from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UW-Stevens Point Chemistry Biology Building, 2101 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. Faculty and staff from the College of Letters and Science and the College of Natural Resources and other volunteers will assist student teams and coaches in their events.

Area schools competing in the 2022 North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad include Athens, Denmark, Lakeland Union, Marshfield, Medford, Mosinee, Osseo-Fairchild, Sparta, Wausau East, Wausau West, and Xavier Appleton.

Wisconsin Science Olympiad’s state tournament will also be held at UWSP, on April 22 and 23. Teams at the regional event must place in the top 50 medal count to be eligible to compete in the upcoming state tournament.

To learn more about the Science Olympiad, visit www.wisconsinso.org.

To volunteer for the April state tournament, go to https://uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PxKtt14Zh1Bhwa.