Science Olympiad Events Hosted in Florida
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Florida Science Olympiad 2026
The official list of events for the Florida Science Olympiad is now live! While events may be adjusted or cancelled if not covered by a supervisor, our goal is to notify all participants by January 1 of any changes.
This season’s lineup offers incredible opportunities for students to dive into STEM, build critical skills, and explore the fields that will shape our future in medicine, engineering, environmental science, space exploration, and more!
Coaches: Start crafting your winning strategies.
Students: Explore these fascinating topics and prepare to excel.
Parents: Support your young scientists as they take on this exciting journey.
The 2026 season promises to be our most exciting yet. It is filled with teamwork, unforgettable learning experiences, and challenges that will inspire the next generation of innovators.
2026 Events - Division B
Life, Personal, and Social Sciences
Embark on an Unexplored Journey into the world of Life, Personal, and Social Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology – Journey through the INCREDIBLE human body! Students explore body systems, from the cardiovascular network pumping life through our veins to the intricate nervous system controlling our every move. Dissect virtual specimens, master complex physiological processes, and diagnose medical mysteries! Perfect for future doctors, surgeons, and health professionals who want to SAVE LIVES!
Disease Detectives – Become ELITE medical investigators! Teams analyze REAL disease outbreaks, track epidemiological patterns, and solve PUBLIC HEALTH MYSTERIES that could affect millions. Students learn to think like CDC scientists while exploring how deadly diseases spread and how we protect communities from GLOBAL PANDEMICS. Can you stop the next outbreak?
Entomology – Enter the FASCINATING world of insects! From butterfly metamorphosis to complex ant colonies, students discover the incredible diversity of arthropods. Master identification of hundreds of species, decode insect behavior, and explore ecological roles of these amazing creatures that make up 80% of all animal species. Become the ultimate BUG EXPERT!
Heredity – Unlock the SECRETS of DNA! Explore cutting-edge genetics, inheritance patterns, and revolutionary biotechnology. Students investigate how traits pass from parents to offspring and dive into GENETIC ENGINEERING applications that could change the world. Design organisms, predict genetic outcomes, and explore the FUTURE OF LIFE!
Water Quality – Protect our planet’s most PRECIOUS resource! Teams test water samples using professional equipment, analyze pollution sources, and learn environmental chemistry that could save ecosystems. Perfect for future environmental scientists and conservation advocates who want to SAVE THE PLANET!
Earth and Space Sciences
Embark on an Epic Adventure through the Wonders of Earth and Space Science!
Dynamic Planet – Experience Earth’s INCREDIBLE forces! This year focuses on [specific Earth science topic]. Students explore EXPLOSIVE plate tectonics, devastating natural disasters, and the geological processes that shape our world. Predict earthquakes, analyze volcanic eruptions, and become a GEOLOGICAL DETECTIVE!
Meteorology – Predict the UNPREDICTABLE! Students become weather forecasters, analyzing atmospheric conditions, reading complex weather maps, and understanding climate patterns that affect billions. Storm chasing meets scientific analysis! Can you predict the next SUPERSTORM?
Remote Sensing – See Earth from SPACE! Using cutting-edge satellite imagery and GIS technology, students analyze environmental changes, urban development, and natural phenomena from a bird’s eye view. Become a SATELLITE SPY and uncover Earth’s hidden secrets!
Rocks and Minerals – Unearth GEOLOGICAL TREASURES! Students identify hundreds of specimens, understand formation processes, and explore how rocks tell Earth’s 4.6-billion-year story. Discover precious gems, analyze meteorites, and become a ROCK DETECTIVE!
Solar System – Blast off to COSMIC adventures! Explore alien planets, mysterious moons, dangerous asteroids, and the latest space missions. From Mars rovers to Jupiter’s moons, the universe awaits! Plan space missions, analyze planetary data, and become a SPACE EXPLORER!
Physical Science and Chemistry
Dive into the Thrilling World of Physical Science and Chemistry!
Circuit Lab – Power up your knowledge with ELECTRICITY! Students build and analyze electrical circuits, exploring everything from basic LED circuits to complex electronic systems that power our world. Create robots, design security systems, and become an ELECTRONICS WIZARD!
Crime Busters – Solve DEADLY mysteries with science! Teams use chemistry and physics to analyze evidence, identify dangerous substances, and crack cases just like real forensic scientists. Analyze blood spatter, identify poisons, and catch CRIMINALS with science!
Hovercraft – Defy GRAVITY with engineering! Students design, build, and race air-cushion vehicles while learning principles of physics and aerodynamics. Build the FASTEST hovercraft and dominate the competition!
Machines – Harness MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE! Explore simple and compound machines, mechanical systems, and the physics principles that power our world. Build catapults, design pulley systems, and become a MECHANICAL MASTER!
Potions and Poisons – Chemistry meets DEADLY mystery! Students identify chemical substances, understand toxicology, and explore the fascinating intersection of chemistry and forensic science. Analyze deadly toxins, identify unknown substances, and become a CHEMICAL DETECTIVE!
Technology and Engineering Design
Embark on a Thrilling Journey of Innovation and Engineering Wonders in Technology and Design
Boomilever – Engineer the IMPOSSIBLE! Design ultra-lightweight structures that can support MASSIVE loads. The perfect blend of physics, materials science, and creative problem-solving. Can your bridge hold 15 kilograms while weighing less than 15 grams? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Helicopter – Take flight with PRECISION engineering! Build rubber band-powered helicopters optimized for maximum flight time while learning aerodynamics and design principles. Achieve flight times over 2 minutes and become an AVIATION ENGINEER!
Mission Possible – Create AMAZING Rube Goldberg devices! Design complex chain-reaction machines that accomplish simple tasks through elaborate, creative sequences. Build contraptions with 20+ steps and become a CREATIVE GENIUS!
Scrambler – Race to VICTORY! Build vehicles that travel a specific distance and stop as close as possible to a target. Precision engineering meets competitive excitement! Can you stop within 1 centimeter of the target? ULTIMATE PRECISION CHALLENGE!
Inquiry & Nature of Science
Start a brand new adventure while exploring your curiosity through Scientific Exploration in Inquiry & Nature of Science!
Codebusters – Crack SECRET codes! From ancient ciphers to modern cryptography, students learn the art and science of making and breaking codes. Decode enemy messages, create unbreakable ciphers, and become a MASTER SPY!
Experimental Design – Think like a REAL scientist! Teams design and conduct original experiments, learning proper scientific methodology and statistical analysis. Discover new phenomena, test hypotheses, and make GROUNDBREAKING discoveries!
Metric Mastery – Master scientific measurement with INCREDIBLE precision! Develop skills in estimation, measurement, and unit conversion essential for all scientific work. Achieve measurements accurate to the nearest millimeter and become a MEASUREMENT MASTER!
Write It Do It – Communication is CRITICAL! One partner writes instructions while another follows them to build identical structures. Perfect for developing technical communication skills that could save lives in emergency situations!
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2026 Events - Division C
Life, Personal, & Social Sciences
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Life, Personal, and Social Sciences!
Anatomy and Physiology – ADVANCED exploration of human body systems with college-level depth! Students tackle complex physiological processes and medical applications. Perform virtual surgeries, diagnose rare diseases, and master the human body like a MEDICAL EXPERT!
Designer Genes – Dive deep into REVOLUTIONARY molecular biology! Explore genetic engineering, CRISPR technology, bioethics, and the cutting-edge world of biotechnology. Design new organisms, cure genetic diseases, and explore the FUTURE OF HUMANITY!
Disease Detectives – ADVANCED epidemiology and public health analysis! Students work with real-world case studies and complex statistical models. Analyze global pandemics, predict disease spread, and become a PUBLIC HEALTH HERO!
Entomology – COMPREHENSIVE arthropod study including advanced taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary relationships. Master identification of 500+ species and become the ultimate ARTHROPOD EXPERT!
Water Quality – ADVANCED environmental chemistry and aquatic ecosystem analysis with sophisticated testing procedures and data interpretation. Use professional-grade equipment and save aquatic ecosystems!
Earth and Space Sciences
Start your adventure exploring the cosmos and uncovering the secrets of our planet!
Astronomy – Explore the cosmos at an ADVANCED level! From stellar evolution to cosmology, students investigate the universe’s greatest mysteries using real astronomical data. Discover exoplanets, analyze black holes, and become a COSMIC DETECTIVE!
Dynamic Planet – ADVANCED study of [specific Earth science topic] with college-level geological concepts and field applications. Predict natural disasters and become an EARTH SCIENCE EXPERT!
Remote Sensing – SOPHISTICATED analysis of satellite data, GIS applications, and environmental monitoring techniques used by professional scientists. Become a SATELLITE DATA ANALYST!
Rocks and Minerals – ADVANCED mineralogy and petrology with complex identification and geological interpretation skills. Master hundreds of specimens and become a GEOLOGICAL EXPERT!
Physical Science & Chemistry
Dive into an electrifying journey through the realms of Physical Sciences and Chemistry!
Chemistry Lab – Hands-on ANALYTICAL chemistry! Students perform quantitative analysis, identify unknown substances, and master laboratory techniques used in professional settings. Analyze complex mixtures and become a CHEMISTRY MASTER!
Circuit Lab – ADVANCED electronics and circuit analysis including digital systems, microcontrollers, and complex electrical engineering concepts. Build sophisticated electronic devices and become an ELECTRONICS ENGINEER!
Forensics – CSI meets REAL science! Advanced forensic techniques including DNA analysis, ballistics, and crime scene investigation methods. Solve complex murders and become a FORENSIC SCIENTIST!
Hovercraft – SOPHISTICATED engineering design with advanced physics principles and optimization techniques. Build championship-level hovercraft and dominate the competition!
Machines – COMPLEX mechanical systems analysis including advanced physics, materials science, and engineering applications. Design industrial-level machinery and become a MECHANICAL ENGINEER!
Materials Science – Explore the ATOMIC world of materials! Study crystal structures, material properties, and how atomic arrangements determine macroscopic behavior. Design new materials and change the world!
Technology & Engineering Design
Set out on an exhilarating quest into the dynamic world of Technology and Engineering Design!
Boomilever – ADVANCED structural engineering with sophisticated design optimization and materials analysis. Build bridges that can support over 15 kilograms while weighing less than 15 grams!
Electric Vehicle – Design and build REVOLUTIONARY battery-powered vehicles optimized for energy efficiency and performance. Real-world sustainable transportation engineering! Build the car of the FUTURE!
Helicopter – ADVANCED aerodynamics and precision engineering with complex optimization challenges. Achieve flight times over 3 minutes and become an AEROSPACE ENGINEER!
Robot Tour – Program AUTONOMOUS robots to navigate courses and complete tasks. Computer science meets mechanical engineering! Build robots that think and act independently!
Inquiry/Nature of Science
Join the thrilling pursuit of Scientific Discovery and Exploration!
Bungee Drop – Physics meets EXTREME engineering! Design bungee systems to safely drop masses to specific targets while exploring energy, momentum, and materials science. Achieve pinpoint accuracy and become a PHYSICS MASTER!
Codebusters – ADVANCED cryptography including modern encryption methods and computer-based code breaking techniques. Break military-grade codes and become a CRYPTOGRAPHY EXPERT!
Engineering CAD – Master PROFESSIONAL computer-aided design! Create technical drawings and 3D models using professional engineering software. Design like a real engineer!
Experimental Design – ADVANCED scientific research methodology with sophisticated statistical analysis and experimental controls. Conduct research worthy of scientific journals!
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Exploring the World of Science
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