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Why Maryland Science Olympiad?
Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists, Engineers, and Innovators
Maryland Science Olympiad (MSO) empowers students to explore STEM in a hands-on, collaborative, and competitive environment. Through events that challenge critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, MSO brings science to life beyond the classroom, helping students see themselves as problem solvers and future leaders in science and engineering.
What makes MSO UNIQUE?
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1. STEM in Action From building bridges to coding ciphers and solving real-world disease mysteries, MSO gives students a chance to apply what they learn in school to exciting, tangible challenges.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration. Each team event encourages communication, trust, and shared learning, showing students that science isn’t a solo activity, but a team effort that mirrors how engineers and researchers work in the real world.
3. Accessible to All Schools. MSO proudly supports both new and returning schools, public, private, and charter, across Maryland. Our goal is to ensure every student, regardless of background, can access meaningful STEM opportunities.
4. Pathway to the National Science Olympiad Maryland champions advance through regional and state tournaments, with the top teams earning the chance to compete on the national stage alongside the best young scientists in the country.