Science Olympiad: Since 1985, Arizona Science Olympiad has strived and succeeded in increasing student interest in science, through classroom activities, research, and regional, state, and national tournaments. The tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for during the year. These challenging and motivational events are aligned with the national science standards and well-balanced between the various science disciplines of earth and space science, life science, physical science, technology and inquiry. Olympiad events are designed to use a variety of intellectual and practical skills. Most events require science content knowledge, application of a specific science concept and/or scientific inquiry processing. An Olympiad team is composed of up to fifteen students for Division B (middle school).
SAMEC The mission of the Science and Mathematics Education Center is to promote and support effective partnerships among members of the University community, and (a) K-12 teachers and administrators, (b) appropriate educational organizations at the local, state, and national levels, and (c) private business with a stake in science, mathematics, engineering and technology education. SAMEC serves as a bridge between the
University of Arizona community, K-12 schools, and the general public by facilitating and promoting outreach programs. Associated with the College of Science, SAMEC's mission is to promote sustainable programs that strengthen community and local school district partnerships spanning all University of Arizona (UA) colleges, leading to the effective integration of UA science, mathematics, engineering and technology research into K-16 education. SAMEC is physically located within the
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Sonett Space Science Bldg.
