The Central NM Science Olympiad is a rigorous academic competition where teams of students compete in a variety of events across disciplines like biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. Teams prepare throughout the year to showcase their knowledge and skills in these hands-on and theoretical events.
Science | STEM
Central NM Science Olympiad
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- Phone: 505-277-4916
- Contact: scifair@unm.edu
- Website
- University of New Mexico STEM-H Center
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 1000
- Cost: Schools must complete a registration form and pay a fee to enter. An additional fee applies if a school enters two teams in the regional competition.
- Estimated Time Commitment: Average
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Exam, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: Regional
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Teams must register with the New Mexico State Science Olympiad. Schools can enter up to two teams of 15 students each. Participation in the regional competition is required to qualify for the state finals.
Open to middle and high school students in Central New Mexico.
Medals, trophies, and certificates for top-performing STEM students
Teams must register with the New Mexico State Science Olympiad. Schools can enter up to two teams of 15 students each. Participation in the regional competition is required to qualify for the state finals.
1. Register a team through the New Mexico State Science Olympiad. 2. Prepare for the regional competition events. 3. Compete at the Central NM Science Olympiad in February.
Science equipment, study materials, access to labs, and resources for engineering design and experimentation.
Judging is based on performance in individual and team events, including written exams, hands-on tasks, and design challenges.