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

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 Celine and I’m a proud Paly Science Olympiad alum. Scioly has been a big part of my life, from competing in high school to volunteering, supervising, and writing tests with the Caltech Scioly team. I’m excited to be back in the Bay working on GGSO, my favorite tournament competing back in the day!

Favorite events: Forensics, Protein Modeling

Fun fact: I have t-shirts from 5 GGSO tournaments.

Hi! I did Scioly with Palo Alto High School for 6 years mastering my skills with Scratch (the pinnacle of programming languages), and I'm excited for my fourth year on Test Committee.

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Astronomy

Fun fact: My favorite bird is the common hoopoe.

Hi! I'm Elaine, a Troy Athens HS alum. Competing in Protein Modeling permanently altered my brain chemistry, and I hope that current competitors are also able to find motivation for their future studies through Science Olympiad as well.

Favorite events: Protein Modeling

Fun fact: I only eat pears after boiling them.

hi there, i'm saumya! i'm from los angeles, but i go to uc santa cruz. i'm studying cognitive science and psychology (with a possible stem education minor). i've been a part of science olympiad since sophomore year of high school—after graduating, i've been volunteering at tournaments whenever possible. this is my first year with ggso and i'm super excited!

Favorite events: Forensics, Ornithology, Anatomy and Physiology

Fun fact: i like to eat chocolate-covered ice cream bars with a spoon (i have sensitive teeth).

Hi! I'm a freshman at UC Berkeley studying chemistry. I like reading (the chem textbook and thriller webcomics) and drawing!

Favorite events: Green Generation, Dyanmic Planet

Fun fact: Cheese enthusiast

Hi, I'm Sahil, a freshman at Texas A&M from Katy, Texas. In high school, I competed in a wide variety of events for Seven Lakes High School, and I really appreciated the opportunity to work towards and create a lasting legacy throughout my 4 years. In my free time, I enjoy finding a good book or movie.

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Forestry, Fermi Questions

Fun fact: My pet hamster died when its tunnel collapsed on it.

I am a Science Olympiad alum of Great Oak High School. This is my first year volunteering instead of competing, and I am very excited to contribute to GGSO!

Favorite events: Dynamic Planet, GeoLogic Mapping

Fun fact: I can play the alto saxophone(but I'm really bad at it now).

Hey, I'm Eric, and I am an alum from Monta Vista High School and Kennedy Middle School. I've been competing and volunteering at SciOly tournaments for several years now and I'm excited to continue to do so at GGSO!

Favorite events: Codebusters, Forensics, Write It Do It

Fun fact: I dressed up in a maid outfit for Halloween.

I am a freshman at UC Berkeley majoring in Chemical Engineering and Genetics and Plant Biology. I went to Davis High School and my favorite event was forestry! It motivated me to study plants in college and beyond. My other hobbies are playing the flute, hiking, running, and eating instant pho.

Favorite events: Forestry, Chem Lab, Rocks and Minerals

Fun fact: I speak Japanese!

Howdy! My name is Run and I am a current freshman at Texas A&M University and I formerly competed for Clements High School Science Olympiad. Now I write and review tests :D

Favorite events: Ornithology, Forestry, We've Got Your Number

Fun fact: I'm a Swiftie :)

Hi! I'm Ronak. I'm a Lynbrook HS alumni who competed throughout middle and high school. Good luck to everyone competing!

Favorite events: Trajectory, Hovercraft, Codebusters

Fun fact: I play a lot of chess! Challenge me on lichess (r2d2bb8)!

Hi! I'm Jason, a second-year at UCSD studying Math-CS and and Aerospace Engineering. I competed in the build and inquiry events in MS/HS, and my favorite event was Battery Buggy and Trajectory. I occasionally supervise at other competitions nearby as well!

Favorite events: Battery Buggy, Trajectory

Fun fact: n/a :(

Hi! I'm an alum of a high school from a town in a galaxy. Some favorite memories of GGSO include making evil Sunny D© (tonic water + orange juice) on the plane last year to the comp. :)

Favorite events: Remote Sensing, Astronomy, Protein Modeling

Fun fact: Condensed milk is the best thing to put on toast—in my humble opinion.

Hi! I’m Ahana, a first-year Berkeley student studying Psychology and Integrative Biology. I competed in Science Olympiad for Mountain View High School and really enjoyed it, so I’m excited to be an event supervisor this year!

Favorite events: Anatomy & Physiology

Fun fact: I have an extensive collection of Disney ears.

I am an assistant professor of astronomy at the University of Maryland, College Park. I've been helping out with the Astronomy event since 2010, when I was an undergraduate at UChicago.

Favorite events: Astronomy

Fun fact: I'm currently at a conference in the southern hemisphere, and everything in the sky is upside-down. It appears obvious, but is still surprising to experience.

Hello all! I am a Masters student at the University of Michigan, and I'm excited to be back at GGSO co-supervising Astronomy. 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 back for another season!

Favorite events: Forensics, Protein Modeling

Fun fact: Drinking water keeps you hydrated.

Hey y'all! I'm Eric, and I competed with MVHS for all four years of high school. I competed mostly in chem/physics events, but I really wish I could've done Protein Modeling. I'll do my best to write a fun test, hope to see you there!

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Forensics

Fun fact: I have over 100 stuffed animals.

Hi! I'm Caleb; you can call me Klebb. I'm an alumnus of Mission San Jose High School, serving as the captain for the SciOly team for two years. This is my 10th year participating in Science Olympiad as competitor or volunteer. Good luck everyone!

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Codebusters, Pokemon Trivia

Fun fact: In my free time I click on Google Maps a lot.

Hey, I'm Eric, and I am an alum from Monta Vista High School and Kennedy Middle School. I've been competing and volunteering at SciOly tournaments for several years now and I'm excited to continue to do so at GGSO!

Favorite events: Codebusters, Forensics, Write It Do It

Fun fact: I dressed up in a maid outfit for Halloween.

Hi! I'm Dominique, an alum and former captain of Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine, California. Throughout my six years of Science Olympiad, I've experienced some of my fondest memories alongside my teammates. I'm excited to continue my SciOly journey and give back to the community that grew my passion for STEM through GGSO!

Favorite events: Codebusters, Bridge, Disease Detectives

Fun fact: I've never broken a single bone in my body, but both of my pinkies are crooked.

Hi everyone! I'm Joe, a Lynbrook High School alumni now studying Computer Science at UCLA. I love to hike and play basketball/beach volleyball, and I’m hoping to, one day, learn how to surf! Having competed in Science Olympiad since middle school, I'm excited to give back to the SciOly community as an Event Supervisor for Detector Building!

Favorite events: Detector Building, Dynamic Planet, Gravity Vehicle

Fun fact: I love being in nature!

Hi! I'm Oliver. I'm a Lynbrook HS Alum, and I'm super excited to work on Scioly again. GGSO was my first ever tournament, so I'm excited to bring that experience to many others!

Favorite events: Detector Building, WiFi Lab, Codebusters

Fun fact: I was born on February 29.

Hi! I'm Aniyah (Uh-knee-yuh), and I am an alum of University High School Science Olympiad. I competed in SCIOLY for 5 years and it was one of the most significant activities I did in middle/high school! I've met a lot of cool people/friends and gone deeper into specific scientific interests that I never would've otherwise. I love all things biology, art/music, and nature-y. Happy to continue being a part of the SCIOLY community!

Favorite events: Protein Modeling, Designer Genes

Fun fact: I can identify any Taylor Swift song within the first two seconds. :)

Hi! My name is Emma, and I’m an alum of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in MA. I loved coaching for and competing alongside AB SciOly in high school, and I’m super excited to work with the community across the country through GGSO!

Favorite events: Codebusters, Disease Detectives, Experimental Design

Fun fact: I had to celebrate my 18th birthday in Kansas at 2023 Nats (and also skip prom).

Hellos!! I'm Serena, a first year at UC Berkeley. I've competed in Div C for 4 years and I'm beyond excited to supervise for GGSO! :>

Favorite events: Forensics, Anatomy & Physiology

Fun fact: I'm an avid collector of plants and polaroids :D

Hi! I'm Ben, an alum of Century High School in Minnesota. I'm a senior at Stanford University, studying math, creative writing, and computer science. I'm elated to supervise for GGSO this year!

Favorite events: Astronomy, Meteorology, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: I'm scared of heights but absolutely love rollercoasters.

Wassup my homies, my name is Jackie and my favorite cheese is the pepper jack because it is my namesake cheese. I hail from a small town located somewhere in SoCal where I found a passion for the physical sciences. In my free time I enjoy stargazing, bird watching, and plane spotting! I am currently pursuing a degree for material science and plan on minoring in geophysics.

Favorite events: Remote Sensing, Dynamic Planet, Environmental Chemistry

Fun fact: I am 1.5E10 hydrogen atoms tall.

Hello friends! I'm Jaime, an earth-loving mechanical engineer with a focus in sustainability. If you spot me, I'll likely be building some sort of practical prank, running (or biking, or climbing or hiking) up mountains and walls. I love talking about pretty much anything, so feel free to say hi!

Favorite events: Trajectory, Dynamic Planet, Battery Buggy

Fun fact: I can wiggle my ears!

Hi everyone! My name is Franklin and I’m an alumni of Cypress Woods HS (TX). I’m a second year Materials Science and Engineering student and love learning about climate change and ecology related topics! In my free time I love listening to podcasts, hiking, and reading.

Favorite events: Ecology, Wright Stuff, Green Generation

Fun fact: I love all things nature!

Hey! I'm Garima, an alum of American High. The last six years of competing in SciOly has resulted in a newfound appreciation for duct tape and an healthy distrust in potato salad. More importantly, however, it has helped me meet some of my closest friends! I'm excited to continue to help foster the community that has given me so much--through GGSO.

Favorite events: Water Quality, Disease Detectives, Write It Do It

Fun fact: I've (voluntarily) read 80 books in 2023.

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.

Hi! I'm Isha, and I'm a Lynbrook SciOly alumna! SciOly decided my major and my obsession with Earth Science and has also given me the ability to pull explanations for scientific processes out of thin air! I'm excited to bring GGSO to a new generation of high schoolers!

Favorite events: Meteorology, Dynamic Planet, Tower

Fun fact: I've hoarded boxes of tower, boomilever, and bridge corpses in every corner of my garage.

Hi all!! My name is Anjali and I'm from the Seattle suburbs in Washington State. I'm a freshman studying computer science at Stanford, and I’m so thrilled to be a part of the team putting on GGSO this year! SciOly was one of my favorite parts of high school and I'm excited to be able to share that with all of you. Looking forward to meeting you soon! :)

Favorite events: Disease Detectives, Forensics, Experimental Design

Fun fact: I LOVE to sing and start bursting into song at the most random of times. :)

Hi! I'm an alum of Portola High School and Jeffrey Trail Middle School. SciOly was one of the best experiences I've had in middle and high school, so I'm super excited to supervise for GGSO this year.

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Sounds of Music, Thermodynamics

Fun fact: I play the bass clarinet (no, it's not a saxophone).

Hi! I'm Andrew, and I competed with Mountain View High School for 4 years. I'm excited to be writing for my favorite event!

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Disease Detectives, Codebusters

Fun fact: I love cooking and trying new foods

Hello everyone! I'm Anton, an alum from Pleasant Grove High School in Sacramento, CA. I've been an active part of SciOly since my sophomore year in high school. I loved every moment of it, from the intense study/build sessions with friends, to of course, winning well-earned medals for your hard work! I’m looking forward to giving back to the SciOly community by supervising GGSO!

Favorite events: Bridge, Fermi Questions, Green Generation

Fun fact: When I was 11, my little brother and I kidnapped our pet turtle from a local pond, but it ran away after 3 weeks...

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

Fun fact: Pandas are the best.

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.

Hi! I’m an SSA alum, and I’m excited to ES again this year!

Favorite events: Water Quality, Forensics, Designer Genes

Fun fact: I never grew out of my punk rock phase

I am a freshman at UC Berkeley majoring in Chemical Engineering and Genetics and Plant Biology. I went to Davis High School and my favorite event was forestry! It motivated me to study plants in college and beyond. My other hobbies are playing the flute, hiking, running, and eating instant pho.

Favorite events: Forestry, Chem Lab, Rocks and Minerals

Fun fact: I speak Japanese!

Hello! I’m an alum of Jeffrey Trail Middle School and Portola High School. I have made some of my greatest and fondest memories as part of Science Olympiad. I hope I can now contribute to the creation of core memories for GGSO competitors!

Favorite events: Fossils, Anatomy and Physiology, Scrambler

Fun fact: I am an avid fossil collector, particularly in dinosaur fossils, of over 12 years!

Hi! I'm Arnav. I'm an alum of Canyon Crest Academy, and have been involved with Science Olympiad for the past 7 years. Science Olympiad has really developed my passion for science and I have formed some of my closest friendships here! Some of my interests are playing basketball, looking at shiny rocks and minerals, and playing Geoguessr!

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Rocks and Minerals, Optics

Fun fact: I thought it was a good idea to take a sniff of tremolite during a Rocks and Minerals competition in 8th grade.

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.

Hi, I'm Vivek! I competed in Science Olympiad at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North and Community Middle School. Apart from writing SciOly tests, I enjoy playing spikeball, listening to music, and hiking.

Favorite events: Dynamic Planet, GeoLogic Mapping, Fossils

Fun fact: Every member of my family's initials are VV.

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

Ryan is an avid French bread enthusiast and average League of Legends enjoyer (although ever since he’s stopped playing as much, he’s managed to get accepted to college, join an amateur dance team for a quarter, and contribute to cancer and dementia research). He takes too many walks at 3am and if you find him on campus, there’s a nonzero chance of his backpack containing a bag of mangoes. In his spare time, he runs the 3 Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad tournaments as the Regional Director and works towards his degree in Computational Biology.

Favorite events: Awards Ceremony

Fun fact: At some point he had all the lyrics to the first act of Hamilton memorized. Unfortunately for his friends, he’s also tone deaf.

Hi I'm a senior in 4th year Materials Science major. I'm like electrochemistry and energy, glad to be back at my favorite scioly tournament.

Favorite events: Helicopters, Optics

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

Hi! I'm Jerry, a Mission San Jose alum. I've done SciOly for four years across all three divisions, and it's been a super fun way for me to learn about unique fields while collaborating with an amazing community and talented friends. Super excited to see everyone at GGSO!

Favorite events: It's About Time, Astronomy, Detector Building

Fun fact: Bugs often ended up in my water clock during my It's About Time trials. (rip ;-;)

Hi, I'm Amy! I'm a SciOly alum from Interlake High School, where I competed for three years--a few too little, in my opinion. Despite (or maybe thanks to...) almost losing three teammates on the plane and another two during the BART ride, GGSO has been one of the best tournaments I've attended in high school and I'm excited to make it even better!

Favorite events: Astronomy, Hovercraft, Wright Stuff, Materials Science

Fun fact: I'm very passionate about the taste of water.

I like Circuit Lab.

Favorite events: Circuit Lab, Circuit Lab, Circuit Lab

Fun fact: I did Circuit Lab.

Hi, I'm Angel! I'm a student 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!

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

Hello! My name is Tony, and I'm currently a student at UC Santa Cruz studying Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics. I am a Castro Valley High School alum, and competed mostly in structural and life science events. Having competed at GGSO multiple times, I'm quite excited to ES this year!

Favorite events: Bridge, Anatomy and Physiology, Ornithology

Fun fact: My favorite bird is the black-billed magpie.

Hi, I'm Ryan, an alum of Mira Loma HS SciOly. I had a lot of fun competing in SciOly as a high schooler, so I hope to return the favor as one of your Wind Power event supervisors this year.

Favorite events: Ornithology, Fermi Questions, Game On

Fun fact: I will never learn how to drive :D

Hi, I'm a Castro Valley HS alumni. Procrastination isn't an illness, it's a way of life; one that I follow religiously. I am also a Jeremy Clarkson follower.

Favorite events: Gravity Vehicle, It's About Time, Mystery Architecture

Fun fact: \"An ounce of luck is better than a pound of wisdom", unless you're taking one of my tests.

Aloha! My name is Antonio Velasco and I'm an alum of Pearl City High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm excited to be involved with GGSO and to continue my love of SciOly here.

Favorite events: Forensics, Potions & Poisons, Disease Detectives

Fun fact: I'm an Eagles fan despite being from Hawaii. (2024 SUPER BOWL BOUND TRUST IN HURTS)

Hi! I'm Sriya and I am a Mountain View High School alum. In my free time I love to read, hike, and listen to music. I loved competing in SciOly in high school and I'm excited to stay involved through GGSO :)

Favorite events: WIDI, Disease Detectives

Fun fact: I have read the Harry Potter series over 38 times (yes I keep count)

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 :)

Hey! I'm Shivansh, an Irvington High School Science Olympiad alum who has been doing SciOly for 6 years now. Having run a small tournament of my own, I hope to contribute all that I can to making GGSO enjoyable and educational for everyone!

Favorite events: Fermi Questions, Astronomy, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: I've taken more notes for Astronomy than for all of my classes combined.

Hi! I’m Nikhil, and I'm a Mira Loma Science O alum. I’ve been a part of Sci Oly for for nine years, and have loved every moment of it! I've made so many memories with the teams I've been a part of and can't wait to make more!

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Robot Arm, Game On

Fun fact: I won an event because of a pencil eraser, only in Science O

Hello hello! I'm Adrian, a Leigh High School SciOly Alum. I've been involved with Science Olympiad for almost a decade now (wow!) from competing in high school to helping the Caltech SciOly Planning Team. Happy to keep this streak of giving back to Science Olympiad through GGSO!

Favorite events: Chemistry Lab, Forensics, Potions and Poisons

Fun fact: I'm allergic to avocado but like the taste so I power through the mild discomfort.

Hi, I'm Amy! I'm a SciOly alum from Interlake High School, where I competed for three years--a few too little, in my opinion. Despite (or maybe thanks to...) almost losing three teammates on the plane and another two during the BART ride, GGSO has been one of the best tournaments I've attended in high school and I'm excited to make it even better!

Favorite events: Astronomy, Hovercraft, Wright Stuff, Materials Science

Fun fact: I'm very passionate about the taste of water.

Hi! I'm Arya, an American High School SciOly alumni. I've competed in SciOly since 5th grade, and this organization has been truly instrumental in shaping my interests. I’m so excited to continue my journey by helping run this invitational and look forward to spreading my passion for science to others!

Favorite events: Mousetrap Vehicle, Compound Machines

Fun fact: My Mousetrap Vehicle is featured in one of Mark Rober's YouTube videos :)

Hi, I'm Matthew, a SciOly alum from Northwood High School. Having competed for 6 years, SciOly has been a major part of my life. Many of my fondest memories have been from Science Olympiad and I've been able to meet many close friends, competing with them over the years. I'm excited to be on the other side now organizing tournaments for the community!

Favorite events: Mission Possible, Disease Detectives, Robot Arm

Fun fact: I love puzzles! Puzzle hunts are one of my favorite activities, and I also make puzzle sets of my own too.

Hi, I’m Sophia and I’m a Mira Loma High School and Winston Churchill Middle School Science Olympiad alum. I can’t really pinpoint exactly what I love about Science Olympiad, but it’s been seven years and I’m still here so I guess there must be something there.

Favorite events: Disease Detectives, Ecology, Simple Machines

Fun fact: I've met a real life disease detective.

Hi! I'm Emily, an alum of NCSSM and Enloe High School SciOly. Through my 6 years of competing, I've met the most amazing community, both on my teams and online. I'm so glad I can continue being involved through GGSO. Super excited to help make this invite happen! :)

Favorite events: Codebusters, Experimental Design, Dynamic Planet

Fun fact: I've never competed in a scioly invitational.

Hi! My name is Vinay and I am an alum of Seven Lakes High School in Houston, Texas. Science Olympiad completely changed my life and I am forever grateful for the skills and friendships I made in my years on the team. I’m so excited to be apart of GGSO and can’t wait to help host this tournament for everyone!

Favorite events: Codebusters, Sounds of Music, Game On

Fun fact: In the 2 years I was on the team, I competed in 17 events.

My name is Britney and I'm a Milpitas High SciOly alum. Having competed at three GGSO tournaments, it holds a special place in my heart. I'm excited to bring this tournament to more competitors and give back to the SciOly community.

Favorite events: Herpetology, Invasive Species

Fun fact: I have the same birthday as McDonald's!

Hey everyone, I'm Alvin Xu! In high school I competed for Seven Lakes, and Science Olympiad quickly became a very major part of my life. Those years have taught me so much, and I am excited to now be working to deliver that experience from the tournament organization side.

Favorite events: Astronomy, Codebusters

Fun fact: I like to create music in my free time.