Michigan Science Olympiad: Support students and foster their love for science!
Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 6,300 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states.
Science Olympiad is for You!
Now more than ever students are looking for ways to connect and belong. Schools are looking for ways to help students explore STEM careers. One way to support students that are passionate about science is to create a Science Olympiad team and compete in the Region 12 Science Olympiad Tournament!
Schools can register now to participate in the 2025 Region 12 Tournament for Michigan Science Olympiad (MSO) hosted by the Regional Math and Science Center to be held Saturday, March 29, 2025, on Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus.
Come join us as we celebrate the continued STEM excellence of students that participate in this program. Additional general information about Science Olympiad, along with FREE rulebooks, can be found at the national website, www.soinc.org.
For Region 12 (Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties) information, including on how to start a team, visit the Region 12 website at www.gvsu.edu/msor12.
Coaches: Check out the Virtual Coaches workshop to learn more about the events and coaching strategies.
Join Us as a Community Partner
Are you a community organization or local business with a passion for supporting STEM education? We invite you to be part of the Michigan Science Olympiad Region 12 Tournament by hosting a table at our event! Connect with students, educators, and families from across Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties as they come together for an unforgettable day of science and discovery. For questions, contact Diane Miller at [email protected].
Button Competition
ATTENTION STUDENTS! Calling all creative minds! Get ready for the 2025 Michigan Science Olympiad Button Design Competition! Students, this is your chance to leave your mark on the Region 12 GVSU Science Olympiad event by designing the *official button* for our big day. Let your imagination run wild and create a design that captures the excitement of science, teamwork, and discovery!
Tip: Designs that include "Michigan Science Olympiad," "Region 12," "2025," and "GVSU" or "Grand Valley State University" will have extra sparkle in the selection process!
Submission Deadline: January 8th, 2025
The winning design will be made into buttons for the 2025 GVSU Regional Science Olympiad and the designer will win a GVSU SWAG bag!
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]