Wisconsin Science Olympiad

WSO is a major STEM competition for K-12 students in Wisconsin, with regional and state tournaments culminating at UW-Stout. It serves over 2,600 participants and is organized by Wisconsin Science Olympiad Inc.

Wisconsin Science Olympiad (WSO) is a prominent in-person STEM competition organized by Wisconsin Science Olympiad Inc., serving K-12 students across the state. It promotes excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on, team-based challenges aligned with national standards. Regional tournaments lead to a culminating state event at UW-Stout, engaging over 2,600 participants from nearly 100 school districts.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

Participants compete in multiple science and engineering events where they are scored based on accuracy, speed, creativity, and adherence to event-specific rules. Each event awards points, with lower cumulative scores indicating better performance. Teams accumulate scores across events, and final rankings are determined by overall team point totals. Regional tournament results are used to select top teams that advance to the state competition. Judging is conducted by trained volunteers and experts, ensuring fairness and alignment with national Science Olympiad standards.