Massachusetts Science Olympiad

Massachusetts Science Olympiad is a free, in-person STEM tournament for Division B and C students featuring 23 core events and culminating in state finals at WIT and Assumption University. Regional invitationals precede the state competition.

The Massachusetts Science Olympiad is a prestigious, free, in-person STEM competition organized by the Massachusetts Science Olympiad for middle school (Division B) and high school (Division C) students. It features 23 core events spanning earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering, encouraging students to develop hands-on skills and teamwork. The competition includes regional invitationals culminating in competitive state finals held at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Assumption University. It is a part of the nationwide Science Olympiad program, promoting STEM education and excellence.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

Scoring is based on team performance across 23 events, which include tests, labs, and building events encompassing various STEM disciplines. Teams accumulate points based on event rankings, with lower total scores indicating better performance. Regional invitationals serve as practice and competitive platforms; at the state finals, teams compete for top ranks. The top team(s) from Division C typically advance to the national Science Olympiad tournament. Some events are scored via written tests, others by practical demonstrations or building tasks. Final winner determination depends on cumulative event rankings.