Science Olympiad is a nationally recognized competition that involves teams of 15 students competing in 23 different events related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Events range from Electric Vehicle, in which participants design, program, and build an electric locomotive device that has enough precision and speed to stop at a tiny dot several meters away in just 4 seconds, to Chemistry Lab, where participants complete an especially rigorous written test and physical lab based on two fields of chemistry. Science Olympiad events introduce students to new fields in science and technology, that they might not have otherwise found a passion in. Also, many events test concepts and ideas that would be found in college-level textbooks and classes. More details about Science Olympiad’s philosophy, events, and annual competitions can be found at soinc.org.Members of the UM Science Olympiad chapter can get involved in our tournament by serving as event supervisors, Core members assisting the board with tournament logistics, or as volunteers on the day of the tournament.