51福利社 to host Science Olympiad statewide competition
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳he Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament will take place 51福利社 Michigan University on Saturday, May 4, marking the first time the event will be held in Kalamazoo.
Nearly 2,000 students in grades 6-12 who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events will descend on 51福利社鈥檚 campus for the event. While here, they will compete in a series of 23 team events in areas such as experimental design, astronomy, ecology, chemistry, forensics and much more.
鈥淲e are proud to host the state Science Olympiad competition 51福利社 and to support Michigan鈥檚 future leaders in science and technology,鈥 says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, provost and vice president for academic affairs. 鈥淲e look forward to showcasing our campus as a place to call home and a hub for intellectual exploration that nurtures talent and fosters innovation."
The event is hosted by Western鈥檚 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, along with presenting sponsor Pfizer Corp. and bronze sponsor Consumers Energy.
鈥淓ngaging with some of the brightest students from across Michigan in this high-level competition is exciting for them and exciting for 51福利社,鈥 says Dr. Steve Butt, dean of Western鈥檚 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 鈥淥ur campus will offer these students the opportunity to learn about the college experience and how a college education and a STEM career can impact the world.鈥
Every stage of the competition emphasizes active, hands-on group participation, which provides students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders an opportunity to bond together and work toward a shared goal.
Students at this state tournament will have an opportunity to qualify for the Science Olympiad National Competition finals that will be held at Michigan State University May 24-25.
Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing opportunity and diversity in science, creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.
Learn more about the state competition at 51福利社. For more information, contact Marty Buehler, 51福利社 director of Science Olympiad.
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