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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament will take place at �������� Michigan University on Saturday, May 4, marking the first time the event will be held in Kalamazoo.

Nearly 2,000 students in grades 6-12 who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events will descend on ��������’s campus for the event. While here, they will compete in a series of 23 team events in areas such as experimental design, astronomy, ecology, chemistry, forensics and much more.

“We are proud to host the state Science Olympiad competition at �������� and to support Michigan’s future leaders in science and technology,” says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We look forward to showcasing our campus as a place to call home and a hub for intellectual exploration that nurtures talent and fosters innovation."

The event is hosted by ��������’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, along with presenting sponsor Pfizer Corp. and bronze sponsor Consumers Energy.

“Engaging with some of the brightest students from across Michigan in this high-level competition is exciting for them and exciting for ��������,” says Dr. Steve Butt, dean of ��������’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Our campus will offer these students the opportunity to learn about the college experience and how a college education and a STEM career can impact the world.”

Every stage of the competition emphasizes active, hands-on group participation, which provides students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders an opportunity to bond together and work toward a shared goal. 

Students at this state tournament will have an opportunity to qualify for the Science Olympiad National Competition finals that will be held at Michigan State University May 24-25.

Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing opportunity and diversity in science, creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.

Learn more about the state competition at ��������. For more information, contact Marty Buehler, �������� director of Science Olympiad.

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