Hi! I'm Akshay Patwardhan, a Chattahoochee High School alum. SciOly helped shape a lot of the passions that I'm pursuing now, and I'm excited to give back to the community through GGSO!

Favorite events: Anatomy and Physiology, Protein Modeling, Designer Genes

Fun fact: I accidently stole my roommate's backpack during a hotel fire drill evacuation six hours before a SciOly Tournament.

Hi, I'm Alice, and I'm a Diamond Bar HS Science Olympiad alum. SciOly was one of the best parts of my high school experience because I got to explore such interesting science topics and meet so many amazing people. I love being able to stay involved and am super excited to continue to be a part of this community!

Favorite events: Forensics, Microbe Mission, Designer Genes

Fun fact: I can pop a dislodged arm (not fractured!!) back into place.

I graduated August 2020. Did some work in Biotech. Now I'm in my first year of medical school. Science Olympiad is the best.

Favorite events: Road Scholar, Rocks and Minerals, Entomology

Fun fact: I twist balloon animals.

Hello! I’m Daniel, and I am an alum from Stuyvesant High School in NY. I mainly did chem events during competitions, and now I’m transitioning to supervising those same events. SciOly has given me a direction for my interests and created many fond memories, and I look forward to giving back by helping out at GGSO!

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Forensics, Chemistry Lab

Fun fact: I never thought I'd be happy with a 40% on an exam until SciOly happened.

Hello all! My name is Dave, and I'm from New York City. Throughout high school, I enjoyed competing in Forensics and Experimental Design for Stuyvesant High School. I'm excited to be part of the GGSO Test Committee for the upcoming season!

Favorite events: Forensics, Experimental Design

Hello! I'm Jay, and I'm a Diamond Bar High School and South Pointe Middle School SciOly alum. This will be my eighth year being involved in SciOly (wow!), and I'm really excited to be working on this year's GGSO Tournament!

Favorite events: Astronomy, Chemistry Lab, Experimental Design

Fun fact: I came before the iPhone did :')

Hi! I'm Lynn, and I'm a Mira Loma High School and Winston Churchill Middle School Science Olympiad alum. I fell deeply in love with Science Olympiad at my first competition in 6th grade, and that passion hasn't died since. Throughout my years as a competitor, I've made the most unforgettable memories and lasting friendships, and I'm so excited to help out at GGSO!

Favorite events: Astronomy, Rocks and Minerals, Boomilever

Fun fact: I have a couple scuba diving licenses despite not really knowing how to swim.

Hello! I'm Ryan and I'm excited to be on the Test Committee again! I competed for Clements High School for 3 years, doing a variety of earth & space science, chemistry, and inquiry events. Being a part of the SciOly community has been deeply impactful on me, and I've made many of my closest friends through doing SciOly. I'm looking forward to GGSO being amazing as always!

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Dynamic Planet, F0ssils

Fun fact: I didn't play Pokemon Go at all when it first came out, but now I'm addicted.

Hi! I'm Tiffany, a Lynbrook High School Science Olympiad alumna. Scioly was where I learned a lot and gained a lot of friends and I look forward to contributing through GGSO!

Favorite events: Write it Do it, Sounds of Music, Water Quality

Fun fact: I've broken a tower right before a competition - luckily we had a backup!

Hi, everyone! I’m Sophia, a current junior at the University of Florida and a former competitor from Boca Raton High School (FL). I had a fantastic time competing in the 1st GGSO Invite, and it still feels surreal collaborating with GGSO after three years of supervising (as of this competition)! To view my Science Olympiad history, check out my scioly.org page (User:Svph300). Happy testing!

Favorite events: Anatomy and Physiology, Protein Modeling, Microbe Mission

Fun fact: I wrote my Common App personal statement on my undying love for ramen. It worked!

Claudia has been involved with Science Olympiad for five years, including three years of competition with Northville High School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, knitting, and training with the Stanford Taekwondo team.

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Materials Science, Anatomy and Physiology

Fun fact: My favorite protein is botulinum neurotoxin type A, although I hope that neither me nor anyone else ever has to encounter it in the wild.

I'm a postdoc at the University of Chicago. My research is focused on the climate and atmospheric circulation of extrasolar planets.

Favorite events: It's About Time, Astronomy, Solar System

Fun fact: KELT-9 is the hottest planet known, with a dayside temperature similar to that of a K-dwarf star.

Hello all! I am a Masters student at the University of Michigan, and I'm excited to be back at GGSO co-supervising Astronomy for the fourth year. I love all things space, and am pursuing an M.Eng degree in Space Engineering for this Spring. When I'm not doing Astro stuff, I love running, playing trumpet and reading/writing poetry.

Favorite events: Astronomy, GeoLogic Mapping, Remote Sensing

Fun fact: Once on a backpacking trip, my friends and I got stranded in a blizzard in the highest-elevation city in America (Leadville, CO - 10,151 ft).

Hi! My name is Robert and I'm an alum of Westview High School in San Diego, California. Having competed for 7 years, SciOly has created timeless memories and introduced me to many lifelong friends. I'm excited to give back to this community that has given me so much.

Favorite events: Astronomy, Boomilever, Fermi Questions

Fun fact: The 2019 Southern California State Tournament was the first and last time I competed in Fermi Questions.

Hi, I'm Megan and I'm a Sunny Hills High School alum. I've made some of my closest friends and fondest memories through Science Olympiad. I'm excited to be an ES for Bridges this season!

Favorite events: Forensics, Protein Modeling

Fun fact: Cooking at 2AM before 8AM class creates adrenaline like no other.

Hi! I'm Christopher, a Mira Loma High School Science Olympiad alum. I've been a part of Science Olympiad ever since middle school and I've really enjoyed all the competitions over the years. I'm very excited to be a part of the GGSO team!

Favorite events: Wright Stuff, Sounds of Music

Fun fact: My favorite Pokémon is Shuckle.

Hi, I'm Victor! I'm originally from Texas, and graduated from UT Austin in 2017. I'm a Science Olympiad alum from Cypress Lakes High School, and I continued to volunteer at SciOly tournaments in undergrad. I'm currently in the Bay Area pursuing my PhD and researching viruses!

Favorite events: Microbe Mission, Fossils, History of Science (former Tx Trial Event)

Fun fact: As an overachiever, I often split my time between SciOly and band back in high school. I still continue to play clarinet today!

Hi! I'm Haoli and I'm a Seven Lakes HS SO alumnus. I've competed for the last 4 years and had the honor of leading as a captain for the past 2 years. My time in SO has led me to make some of my best friends and memories and has also inspired me to continue in biology through a mix of medicine and computation.

Favorite events: Designer Genes, Protein Modeling

Fun fact: Freshman year at Nats, my helicopters were completely destroyed by TSA so I had to rebuild and test it the night before competition.

Hi! I'm Sameer and I'm a Clements Science Olympiad alum. I competed in Science Olympiad for two years in high school, in events like Chem Lab and Astronomy. I'm super hyped to be supervising at GGSO again this year!

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Chem Lab, Astronomy

Fun fact: Cheez-Its are still better than Goldfish.

Hi, I'm Sonny and a Paly SciOly alum. The six years competing in Science Olympiad provided some of my fondest memories in middle and high school, and I'm honored to pay it forward by helping with GGSO this year.

Favorite events: Chemistry Lab, Forensics, Disease Detectives

Fun fact: I love okras, onions, oysters, among other (non-alliterative) foods.

Hey, I'm Felix! I'm a Ed W Clark High School alum and am excited to help make GGSO happen.

Favorite events: Fossils, Rocks

Fun fact: I've got a stuffed dino named Big Bertha :)

I am a freshman at Stanford studying Artificial Intelligence and the intersection of computer science, cognitive science, and ethics. Originally from Northville, Michigan, I have done SciOly since 3rd grade. Like most of us, I always wanted to one day be on the other side of test-taking-- the test-maker. Good luck, everyone!

Favorite events: Meteorology, Dynamic Planet, Wright Stuff

Fun fact: Have you ever wondered how applicable the skills you gain through SciOly are in the real world? Well, the soldering and Arduino programming I learned through Detector Building have already helped me build part of a weather balloon to launch into space :)

Hi I'm Claire, a Science Olympiad alum from Diamond Bar High School (Go Brahmas!). I've made so many lovely memories and friends from this organization, and I look forward to writing up some fun and diabolical tests for my fellow Disease Detectives!

Favorite events: Disease Detectives, Ornithology

Fun fact: I got 3rd in the MIT Invitational SO Lean Mean Meme Machine event.

Hi, I’m Coral, and I’m a Mountain View High School alum. My life goal is to run away to Ireland and raise a flock of ducks. I got super lost at both GGSOs I competed in, and so will you. I don't have a LinkedIn, but you are free to stalk my Facebook.

Favorite events: Disease Detectives, Ecology, Experimental Design

Fun fact: I've gotten to the 8192 tile in 2048, but no further.

Heyo, I'm Brian Amaro. In high school, I led and competed with Chattahoochee High School's Science Olympiad team. From my interests in Earth Science to many great memories, I owe so much to SciOly, and I'm excited to be able to give back to the community by helping out with GGSO.

Favorite events: Dynamic Planet, Codebusters, Geologic Mapping

Fun fact: I've eaten waffles with peanut butter for breakfast for the past 10 years.

LA-born earth science enthusiast, recreational walker, stops-randomly birder, doodler, persimmon appreciator. I currently live with keepsake rocks and a moral support mouse plush on my desk. Catch me wandering around outside donning a scallop necklace and listening to friends’ fantastically-named playlists. Even if I appear to be deeply contemplating life, please say hi!

Favorite events: Dynamic Planet, Geologic Mapping, Fossils

Fun fact: I think that anything can be a hat.

Hi, I'm Calton, currently a second year in materials science. Glad to be helping out at my favorite tournament :).

Favorite events: Helicopters, Optics

Fun fact: My helicopter got stuck in a projector screen at GGSO.

Hey! I'm Shrayen - an alumnus of William P. Clements HS (TX). I competed in SciOly for four years and continue to write for invitationals around the country! I'm also currently a tournament director for UT Austin SciOly. In my free time, you'll catch me out and about, adventuring in whatever city I may be in.

Favorite events: Water Quality, Ping Pong Parachute, Experimental Design

Fun fact: I fly around the world for fun in my free time - visiting different airports and conducting airline trip reviews!

Hi! I'm Anson and I'm a Milpitas High School alum! I've competed in Science Olympiad for four years and have been a Division A tournament director for two years. I can't wait to help out at GGSO!!

Favorite events: Game On, Experimental Design, Codebusters

Fun fact: Scratch Cat is my lord and savior.

Hey! I’m Ben and I’m a graduate from Canyon Crest Academy. I started competing in Science Olympiad back in sixth grade, and I’m excited that I can still be a part of the organization that helped get me interested in and foster my passion for science.

Favorite events: Forensics, Chem Lab, Materials Science

Fun fact: I subsisted entirely on chunky peanut butter for 2 days.

Hi y'all! I'm from SSA in Pittsburgh, and I competed in Div C for 3 years, and I'm really excited to come back to my favorite event!

Favorite events: Forensics, Designer Genes, Water Quality

Fun fact: I've been yo-yoing for ~6 years and competed once in high school.

Hi everyone! I am Akhil, a freshman at Princeton interested in COS and MAE. I have competed in Science Olympiad since 7th grade (Community MS, WW-P HS North). In my free time, you can catch me playing tennis or practicing Mridangam (Indian classical drum).

Favorite events: Mousetrap Vehicle, Machines, Forensics

Fun fact: I competed in WIDI colorblind :)

Hello! I am Nicole and I competed in Science Olympiad throughout my 4 years at Mark Keppel High School. Every year, I always started my build events the night before competition, just so there would be a smaller chance of them being destroyed by the time I made it to my event. I've also never been to a Scioly invitational before, but I am excited to be a part of the team behind GGSO :D

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Wright Stuff, Helicopters

Fun fact: Somehow every year my Wright Stuff planes get stepped on :c

Howdy! My name is James Liu. I have competed for 6 years, bouncing around from chemistry to physics to build to inquiry events at Seven Lakes High School! During my free time, I enjoy diving deep into the depths of Reddit and raising quails in my backyard.

Favorite events: Water Quality, Ping Pong Parachute, Hovercraft

Fun fact: I'm unrated in Valorant.

I'm a Phd. student at Stanford, investigating how cryptography and automated reasoning can be used to make trustworthy computer systems. I grew up Sacramento, California, where Science Olympiad got me excited about all things related to science.

Favorite events: Optics, Circuit Lab, Mission Possible

Fun fact: I love black licorice.

Jason is a second-year electrical engineering major at Georgia Tech. Along with Angel, he competed with Boca Raton Community High School, having placed as high as 1st in Circuit Lab at the MIT 2020 Invitational tournament.

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Thermodynamics, Fermi Question

Fun fact: At my first ever Science Olympiad competition I ran across a river in freezing weather.

Hi! I participated in Science Olympiad with West-Windsor Plainsboro High School South (NJ) from 2008-2011, and now I am a graduate student in the Stanford Neurosciences PhD Program. After graduation, I hope to pursue my interest in course design and teaching. Science Olympiad helped foster my love for biology, and the community we have is fantastic -- I’m thrilled that I still have the chance to give back to Science Olympiad as an alum!

Favorite events: Ornithology, Cell Biology, Ecology

Fun fact: I enjoy teaching, birdwatching, and playing video games + board games!

Hello, my name is Seohyun! I competed for Chattahoochee high school in Georgia, and I've been supervising ID events around the bay for the past few years. So excited to be part of GGSO and supervising Ornithology this year!!!

Favorite events: Herpetology, Fossils, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: My favorite bird on the list this year are the magpies :)))

Hi, I'm Angel! I'm a freshman at Stanford interested in EE, ME, and CS. In high school I loved spending time working on my SciOly builds (Mission Possible, Mousetrap Vehicle, Detector Building) and taking Circuit Lab tests. I hope to become an engineer one day and continue working on 'builds,' hopefully on a much larger scale.

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Circuit Lab, Mousetrap Vehicle

Fun fact: I can solve a Rubik's cube one-handed in under two minutes!

I like peanut butter, squirrels, hiking, dogs, the beach, in-n-out, spikeball and Science Olympiad. I am from San Diego, went to Canyon Crest Academy, graduted from Berkeley (go bears) in 2021 in EECS/ME, and am now a software engineer. This is my 10th year being involved in Science Olympiad either as a competitor or event supervisor.

Favorite events: Geologic Mapping, Experimental Design, Wright Stuff

Fun fact: The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

Hi, I'm Vivek! I competed in Science Olympiad at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North and Community Middle School. In addition to writing scioly tests, I write questions for USESO so I encourage anyone with an interest in Earth Science to check out the program at useso.org.

Favorite events: Dynamic Planet, GeoLogic Mapping, Fossils

Fun fact: I detest the sound of Velcro.

Hi, I'm Rebecca. I competed in a mix of Earth science events for Solon High School. I'm excited to experience an invitational not held in the midst of Ohio winter!

Favorite events: Rocks and Minerals, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: I have a growing collection of plush fossils.

Hello! I've proudly represented Jordan MS and Paly Science Olympiad for 6 years. Among many other things, this competition resulted in my first ever all-nighter, a trashcan’s worth of broken balsa sticks, and a mole of absolutely amazing partners and friends. I’m excited to come back for GGSO!

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Mission Possible, Detector Building

Fun fact: Noodles are waaaay better than rice.

Hello! I'm Albert and I'm a Mira Loma High School and Winston Churchill Middle School Scioly alum. I've done mostly physics events in the past, and I'm looking forward to writing the Wifi Lab test this year at GGSO!

Favorite events: Sounds of Music, Hovercraft, Optics

Fun fact: I can't touch my shoulders.

I am Erich and I am currently a Freshman studying Mechanical Engineering at RPI. I started Sci Oly in 9th grade at Mira Loma HS, and I participated in it for all four years of high school. I have competed at GGSO for several years, and I am very excited to be writing a test for the first time.

Favorite events: Detector Building, Chemistry Lab, Fermi Questions

Fun fact: My co-event supervisor once broke my arm

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, and I'm from Milpitas High School. From the 7 years I've done SciOly, I've learned many things. Here are a few: Whatever can go wrong will probably go wrong, especially during competition, but that's okay. Building things is very fun, and definitely worth getting 0 hours of sleep over. Wright Stuff planes and Helicopters are very fragile. Towers are scary when they explode. And finally, you're never too old for SciOly! Can't wait to be part of this awesome competition :)

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Wright Stuff, Towers

Fun fact: From personal experience, salt makes very good timers.

I'm a PhD student at Stanford studying Microbiology and Immunology. In the lab, I research viruses with molecular and structural tools. I first got involved in SciOly as a high school competitor, then stayed on to coach middle school students throughout undergrad. I love science outreach, volunteering, and playing music.

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Experimental Design, Entomology

Fun fact: I used to play violin in a mariachi band!

Hey, I'm Laura! I'm a BASIS Independent Silicon Valley alumna. Over the past 7 years, Science Olympiad has allowed me to explore new topics and meet some of my best friends -- it's such an incredible community that I'm excited to give back to through GGSO :)

Favorite events: Write it Do it, Codebusters, Sounds of Music

Fun fact: I've met the President of the United States (Guess which one!)

Dr. Peter Hung is the Southern California State Director, the 2021 National Tournament Director, and serves on the National Science Olympiad Executive Board. He competed Science Olympiad in high school and founded the Caltech Science Olympiad, starting Science Olympiad Alumni Chapter movement.

Favorite events: Gravity Vehicle, Digital Structures, Write It CAD it

Fun fact: My nick name is bear because my Chinese last name is the character "bear"

Hi! My name is Eric, and I'm a Mission San Jose HS alum. Science Olympiad introduced me to to fascinating topics and even more fascinating people, so I'm glad to have the opportunity to stay involved.

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Hovercraft, Mission Possible

Fun fact: I've lived in five different places but they were all along the west coast of North America.

Hi! I'm Rohan, and I’m an alum of Seven Lakes High School and Beckendorff Junior High in Katy, Texas. Throughout my Science Olympiad experience, I’ve competed extensively in building events such as Gravity Vehicle and Scrambler as well in as lab events like Chemistry Lab and Forensics. I had a blast organizing our inaugural tournament for you all, and I'm looking forward to making our next tournament even greater!

Favorite events: Forensics and Chem Lab

Fun fact: I love anything and everything Drake.

Hi, my name is Abraham Chen, I’m a Mounds View Scioly Alumni, and I’ve been involved in Scioly all through high school. One time my team’s Scioly bus got stranded on a highway for 7 hours, making our trip to a tournament 21+ hours. That’s dedication.

Favorite events: Forensics, Fossils and Experimental Design

Fun fact: I like heights because it scares me.

Hey, I’m Ryan! I’m an alum of Mira Loma High School from Sacramento, California. I co-founded and led communications/strategy for GGSO, and I also volunteer at NorCal state and regional tournaments on the arbitration committees. My incredible science olympiad experience inspired me to pursue a career in systems engineering and autonomous transportation, and I hope to promote and expand access to those opportunities for students today.

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Mission Possible, MagLev

Fun fact: Once spent a summer working underground at an Andean archeological site.

I've been involved with Science Olympiad at Mounds View since 2012. Science Olympiad was by far my favorite thing that I did in high school and I hope our tournament will be a blast for everyone attending!

Favorite events: It’s About Time, Technical Problem Solving, Compound Machines

Fun fact: People who have more birthdays live longer.

Hi! I'm Alex, from Palo Alto High School. SciOly was a huge part of my life in high school, and what first introduced me to the intersection of science, tech, and medicine. I hope that through GGSO, others will be able to have the same eye-opening experiences that I once did. Currently missing late night study sessions, forensics lab practice, and folding toobers with the rest of the team.

Favorite events: Anatomy and Physiology, Forensics, WIDI

Fun fact: My team dyed our hair (everyone's, all of it) green for 2013 Nationals!

Hi, my name is Dhruv, I’m a LASA Scioly Alumni, and I’ve been involved in Scioly all through high school. Science Olympiad helped me find my passion for biology and had led me to a career in medicine.

Favorite events: Anatomy and Physiology, Protein Modeling, Material Science

Fun fact: Most nights you can find me DJing in SF or LA at salsa and bachata clubs.

Hi! I'm Jon (https://jonxwang.com), from Mounds View High School! In high school, Science Olympiad was one of my favorite activities-- it taught me how fun science could be and I made teammates turned co-GGSO founder turned lifelong friends. Im glad I can still keep in touch with the community as a test writer and event supervisor and hope others discover their own interests through it.

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Chemistry Lab, Sounds of Music, Designer Genes

Fun fact: i can eat two chipotle burritos in one sitting

Hello! I'm a LASA alum and was captain of LASA's Science Olympiad team during 2015 and 2016. I did build events, which means that most of my SciO memories involve soldering in a hotel room bathtub, getting gliders stuck in chandeliers, or getting kicked out of Wal-Mart at 1 AM (sometimes you gotta test Scrambler the night before...) Science Olympiad has been a pretty big part of my life (in both the good and bad ways), so I'm glad to be helping run this tournament.

Favorite events: Scrambler, Mission Possible

Hi I’m Colin and I love microbes. I competed for Wellwood Middle School and Fayetteville-Manlius High School and I graduated with a BS in microbiology from Cornell University last May. For three years, I also helped lead Science Olympiad at Cornell where I served as co-president 2015-16. Did I mention I love microbes?

Favorite events: Microbe Mission, Fermi Questions, Thermodynamics

Fun fact: My Fermi partner and I agreed to shave each other’s heads if we got 1st in Fermi at States 2013. The rest is history.

Hi, my name is Kevin Meng, I’m an Ed W. Clark HS Scioly alumni and captain. In preparation for state and nationals, I’ve stayed at school so late that midnight snacks and basketball with the cleaning staff is a norm. I’ve been told before that my love for Science Olympiad is “infectious”. Spread the love and stay committed!

Favorite events: Gravity Vehicle, Elastic Launched Glider, Wright Stuff, WIDI

Fun fact: My team and I won a state championship in soccer! I have a fierce passion for music and sports. Play me.

Hello, I’m Kelly! I’m an alum of John P. Stevens Science Olympiad in Edison, New Jersey. (East coast represent!) I have made some of my best memories through SciOly, from the loud bus rides to the actual tournament days. Most importantly, SciOly has taught me to constantly stay curious and hungry.

Favorite events: Forensics, Fossils, Microbe Mission

Fun fact: I played the clarinet for 10 years!

Hi, I’m Sarah Gurev, and I'm a Mira Loma High School and Winston Churchill Middle School Scioly alum. I've had the opportunity to attend Nationals five times, and the distinct pleasure of competing in every single water event each time. Science Olympiad was such a large part of my life, so I'm grateful it's not quite over yet. I'm really excited to help bring this tournament to life!

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Awesome Aquifers, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: I was very overprotective of my protein model, possibly because I was constantly worrying that my cat would eat it.

Hey, I’m Valerie! Although I’m not a Science Olympiad alum, I have always been passionate about science and science outreach. I’m incredibly excited to be a part of GGSO’s Executive Board, and am looking forward to help organize a tournament that gives so much to the Bay Area and SciOly communities.

Favorite events: Herpetology, Mousetrap Vehicle, Materials Science

Fun fact: One time, Tina Fey’s bodyguard pushed me away from her after a major fangirl moment at the Tony Awards. It was awesome.

Hi, my name is Kathryn and I’m a Palo Alto Science Olympiad alum. SciOly sparked my interest in STEM many years ago, and I'm grateful that I've been able to stay involved and give back to the community even after I graduated high school. I'll always miss the feeling of the night before the tournament - whether that's cramming last minute for an event or powwowing with the GGSO team :)

Favorite events: Forensics, Chem Lab, Protein Modeling, Bridge Building

Fun fact: I like to figure skate in my free time!

Hi, I'm Amy, and I'm a Walnut High School and Suzanne Middle School alum! SciOly has been a formative part of my growth, which is why I’m even more excited to see how I can help this tournament grow!

Favorite events: Forensics and Experimental Design

Fun fact: I have 50+ (and growing) themed Spotify playlists, each curated to a different mood, atmosphere, and vibe.

I am super excited to be a part of this year's GGSO team. Growing up in North Dakota, Science Olympiad was the first times I really got to share my interest in STEM with people around my school and state. I'm passionate about making STEM education and opportunities accessible for students of all backgrounds and can't wait to help make that a reality within GGSO!

Favorite events: Meteorology and Towers

Fun fact: I once competed in eight events during a regional tournament. Quite the time!

Hello, I’m Faith--I’m a Bismarck Century High alum, and was a part of Science Olympiad since my middle school years. SciO was always one of my favorite extracurricular activities, and I’m delighted to continue my involvement at university.

Favorite events: Astronomy, Dynamic Planet, Anatomy and Physiology

Fun fact: Joan of Arc is my great-aunt--like 11 greats in there, but I am directly descended from her brother.

Hi, I’m Allison! I love everything Science Olympiad -- my years of competing, the amazing community of people I’ve met, and this very tournament. I’m beyond excited to see what the upcoming season will bring to the table!

Favorite events: Invasive Species, Herpetology, Forensics

Fun fact: If you give me a clover patch, I'll be able to find you a four-leafed (or sometimes even five-leafed) one within minutes!

Hi!! I’m Evelyn, and I’m a Mira Loma Sci Oly alumni. I was only on the team since sophomore year, but those 3 years definitely shaped my passions and love for science. It was Science Olympiad that developed my interest in biology and led me to pursue a career in medicine.

Favorite events: Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Detectives

Fun fact: I actually didn’t want to do Disease Detectives until my sci oly coach put me on the event sophomore year, and by senior year I was 1st in the nation for the event. Lets just say that my coach made a good call :)