Science Olympiad
Rules and Events
2024 Science Olympiad
Event Rules :
Event information specific to NM State (including room dimensions) will be posted on the .
2024 Trial Events
Alternates or students without a lot of events are highly encouraged to participate in our fun trial events during the competition! Trial events are entirely for fun, and don鈥檛 count toward a team鈥檚 overall score. However, we do award medals. We are running the following trial events this year:
- Aerial Scramble (B & C) - Trial Event Rules
Teams are given a kit and attempt to construct the longest-flying glider during the event. - Cybersecurity (C Only) - Trial Event Rules
Competitors will be assessed on their knowledge of cybersecurity through hands-on tasks as well as theoretical questions focused in the areas of cryptography and web architecture. - Mystery Architecture (B Only) - 2018 Event Rules (assume regional level)
Competitors will be given some building materials and asked to build the best bridge or tower based on some instructions. - Examples: Build a bridge spanning a two foot gap that can hold the most weight, or build the tallest tower that can hold 500 grams for 15 seconds.
- Solar Power (B & C) - Trial Event Rules
Teams will construct and test a device designed to collect heat, as well as complete a written test on alternative energy concepts.