SONT 2023 - Part 2

Hold onto your test tubes because we've got a real scientific gem for you! Introducing Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, NC State Alum, brilliant Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill and former Science Olympiad whiz-kid extraordinaire.

From acing science competitions to shaping young minds in the classroom, Sidney's journey from Science Olympiad competitor to keynote speaker at the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Join us as we chat with Sidney about all things science, education, and the thrill of competition. Get ready to be inspired by their passion for igniting curiosity in the next generation of budding scientists.

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Join Alonzo as he sits down with Rooney Coffman, the Director of the prestigious Laurinburg Tournament - the oldest Science Olympiad tournament in North Carolina.

 Let's celebrate 50 years of excellence with NCSO (North Carolina Science Olympiad) as we reflect on its remarkable journey and impact over the past half-century. Discover the history, insights, and stories from the first Science Olympiad Tournament.

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Get ready to take your forestry skills to the next level!  In this episode, we have the incredible Renee Strnad, Event Leader for Forestry, as our special guest. 

Renee, a true expert in the field, serving as the State Coordinator for Project Learning Tree and an Environmental Educator at NC State University.  Join us as Renee shares her valuable insights, techniques, and secrets for dominating the forestry event.
 
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips that will help you sharpen your skills and stand out from the crowd. 

From tree identification to learning forestry history, Renee has seen it all and mastered it all. She'll be revealing the strategies to beat the competition. 

So grab your binder, sharpen your pencils, and get ready for an action-packed episode filled with forestry event competition tips and tricks that will have you feeling like a true champion. Tune in now! 

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A special BONUS episode of #TheSTEMYard podcast has just dropped! 🎙️ Join our amazing Alonzo Alexander, as he deep dives into the minds of the Wolfpack Science Olympiad crew, the NC State alumni behind the FIRST ever Division B Invitational in North Carolina! 🏆 Wanna know all the details? Tune in as Nirmiti Nerkar and Janet Cobb share all the tea ☕ Be a part of the game-changing event and score a free T-shirt - because who doesn't love free stuff? 🎧💡🐺

Sign-up to volunteer at the upcoming invitational on January 20th!

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Introducing Season 2 of #TheSTEMYard, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of Science Olympiad and beyond! Join us as host Alonzo Alexander sits down with the phenomenal Jayne Carlisle, our NEW Program Coordinator!

In this episode, Jayne spills the beans about her passion for Science Olympiad and shares her vision for the program. Plus, she dishes out some seriously valuable tips you won't want to miss! 

Tune in and discover how Jayne's enthusiasm, expertise, and love for all things STEM will take our program to new heights.

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The STEM Yard is back with a bang! Join us for an exciting Division A Launch Party, hosted by the one and only Alonzo Alexander. This is a great episode to listen to with your team. It's interactive and students can guess, along side Alonzo, as NCSO Director Lisa Giacomelli unveils new events using clues. 

Our brand new events will push your scientific knowledge and skills to the next level. From mind-bending challenges to hands-on experiments, there's something for everyone. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of fun and excitement!

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During our launch party, we will be revealing the highly anticipated theme for the 2024 season. Brace yourself as we embark on a new journey of discovery and innovation.

2024 Slate of Events | Spotify Playlist | Event Resources | Coach Resources

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In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander is back for part two of our LIVE coverage from the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wichita State University. Alonzo chats with three teams; Seven Lakes High School from Katy, Texas, Enloe Magnet High School from Raleigh, NC and Carmel High school from Carmel, Indiana. 

Teams discuss what it's like competing at an in-person Nationals for the first time in years, how fun it can be connecting with other teams, best merch at the swap meet and their experience at Wichita State University. 

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In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander is LIVE from the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wichita State University. Alonzo chats with Jenny Kopach, CEO & Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for Science Olympiad. Jenny shares what Science Olympiad means to her family. what sets the program apart from other STEM competitions and her advice for teams.

Also joining the podcast is Ashwin (Ash) Ghadiyaram, NC Science Olympiad Alum, National Anatomy & Physiology Event Leader and current med student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Ash discusses his journey from competitor to National Event Leader. Plus, Alonzo got a sneak peek at the scoring room and quizzes Alan Chalker, score room manager, about how scoring works. 

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In this special episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo sits down with Pristine Onuoha, winner of the 2022 Genes in Space student research competition and her AP Biology teacher Kimberly Manning. 

Pristine discusses her award-winning research project and the exciting role it will play in better understanding how space travel affects DNA. Kimberly shares her tips for encouraging students like Pristine to excel in the classroom and beyond. The dynamic duo showcases the power STEM education has on transforming research and student success.

Onuoha’s project, which will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 3, 2023. Her research investigates spaceflight-induced lengthening of telomeres, which are sections of DNA that protect chromosomes. Telomere length can serve as a biomarker for aging and can help predict a person’s risk for certain diseases. Results from Onuoha’s experiment could lead to a better understanding of aging, cancer development, and how the body heals itself.

The competition was founded by Boeing and miniPCR bio and supported by the ISS National Laboratory and New England BioLabs, the Genes in Space program challenges 7-12 grade students to propose DNA-based experiments that leverage the unique environment of the ISS.

Watch Pristine's project launch into space on June 3rd at 12:34 pm!

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