In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with NC Science Olympiad Director Lisa Giacomelli and Program Coordinator Jayne Carlisle about the upcoming 2024 State Tournament on NC State's campus on April 12-13th. Alonzo, Lisa and Jayne discuss plans for the State Tournament including ways to get involved and how teams can get into the spirit of competition. The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Hold onto your test tubes because we've got a real scientific gem for you! Introducing Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, NC State Alum, brilliant Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill and former Science Olympiad whiz-kid extraordinaire.From acing science competitions to shaping young minds in the classroom, Sidney's journey from Science Olympiad competitor to keynote speaker at the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament is nothing short of awe-inspiring.Join us as we chat with Sidney about all things science, education, and the thrill of competition. Get ready to be inspired by their passion for igniting curiosity in the next generation of budding scientists.The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Join Alonzo as he sits down with Rooney Coffman, the Director of the prestigious Laurinburg Tournament - the oldest Science Olympiad tournament in North Carolina. Let's celebrate 50 years of excellence with NCSO (North Carolina Science Olympiad) as we reflect on its remarkable journey and impact over the past half-century. Discover the history, insights, and stories from the first Science Olympiad Tournament. Explore more NCSO History!The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Get ready to take your forestry skills to the next level!  In this episode, we have the incredible Renee Strnad, Event Leader for Forestry, as our special guest. Renee, a true expert in the field, serving as the State Coordinator for Project Learning Tree and an Environmental Educator at NC State University.  Join us as Renee shares her valuable insights, techniques, and secrets for dominating the forestry event. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips that will help you sharpen your skills and stand out from the crowd. From tree identification to learning forestry history, Renee has seen it all and mastered it all. She'll be revealing the strategies to beat the competition. So grab your binder, sharpen your pencils, and get ready for an action-packed episode filled with forestry event competition tips and tricks that will have you feeling like a true champion. Tune in now! The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this episode, we have a special guest with us - Pat Weber, the former coach of the Carnage Magnet Middle School Science Olympiad team. Pat is no ordinary coach, as she won the Coach of the Year award in 2017. Her leadership and expertise have led Carnage to numerous State and National Tournaments throughout her successful tenure.Join us as we dive into Pat's incredible journey as a coach and explore the strategies she implemented to achieve such remarkable success. We'll uncover her secrets to building a winning team, fostering a passion for STEM subjects, and overcoming challenges along the way.Whether you're an aspiring coach or simply interested in hearing about inspiring stories from the world of STEM education, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in as we chat with Pat Weber and gain valuable insights into what it takes to excel in Science Olympiad competitions. Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with wisdom, inspiration, and a whole lot of STEM awesomeness!The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

A special BONUS episode of #TheSTEMYard podcast has just dropped! 🎙️ Join our amazing Alonzo Alexander, as he deep dives into the minds of the Wolfpack Science Olympiad crew, the NC State alumni behind the FIRST ever Division B Invitational in North Carolina! 🏆 Wanna know all the details? Tune in as Nirmiti Nerkar and Janet Cobb share all the tea ☕ Be a part of the game-changing event and score a free T-shirt - because who doesn't love free stuff? 🎧💡🐺 Sign-up to volunteer at the upcoming invitational on January 20th!The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Introducing Season 2 of #TheSTEMYard, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of Science Olympiad and beyond! Join us as host Alonzo Alexander sits down with the phenomenal Jayne Carlisle, our NEW Program Coordinator!In this episode, Jayne spills the beans about her passion for Science Olympiad and shares her vision for the program. Plus, she dishes out some seriously valuable tips you won't want to miss! Tune in and discover how Jayne's enthusiasm, expertise, and love for all things STEM will take our program to new heights.The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

The STEM Yard is back with a bang! Join us for an exciting Division A Launch Party, hosted by the one and only Alonzo Alexander. This is a great episode to listen to with your team. It's interactive and students can guess, along side Alonzo, as NCSO Director Lisa Giacomelli unveils new events using clues. Our brand new events will push your scientific knowledge and skills to the next level. From mind-bending challenges to hands-on experiments, there's something for everyone. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of fun and excitement!Pssst... Be the first to know...During our launch party, we will be revealing the highly anticipated theme for the 2024 season. Brace yourself as we embark on a new journey of discovery and innovation.2024 Slate of Events | Spotify Playlist | Event Resources | Coach ResourcesThe STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander is back for part two of our LIVE coverage from the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wichita State University. Alonzo chats with three teams; Seven Lakes High School from Katy, Texas, Enloe Magnet High School from Raleigh, NC and Carmel High school from Carmel, Indiana. Teams discuss what it's like competing at an in-person Nationals for the first time in years, how fun it can be connecting with other teams, best merch at the swap meet and their experience at Wichita State University. The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, host Alonzo Alexander is LIVE from the 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wichita State University. Alonzo chats with Jenny Kopach, CEO & Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for Science Olympiad. Jenny shares what Science Olympiad means to her family. what sets the program apart from other STEM competitions and her advice for teams.Also joining the podcast is Ashwin (Ash) Ghadiyaram, NC Science Olympiad Alum, National Anatomy & Physiology Event Leader and current med student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Ash discusses his journey from competitor to National Event Leader. Plus, Alonzo got a sneak peek at the scoring room and quizzes Alan Chalker, score room manager, about how scoring works. The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this special episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo sits down with Pristine Onuoha, winner of the 2022 Genes in Space student research competition and her AP Biology teacher Kimberly Manning. Pristine discusses her award-winning research project and the exciting role it will play in better understanding how space travel affects DNA. Kimberly shares her tips for encouraging students like Pristine to excel in the classroom and beyond. The dynamic duo showcases the power STEM education has on transforming research and student success.Onuoha’s project, which will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 3, 2023. Her research investigates spaceflight-induced lengthening of telomeres, which are sections of DNA that protect chromosomes. Telomere length can serve as a biomarker for aging and can help predict a person’s risk for certain diseases. Results from Onuoha’s experiment could lead to a better understanding of aging, cancer development, and how the body heals itself. The competition was founded by Boeing and miniPCR bio and supported by the ISS National Laboratory and New England BioLabs, the Genes in Space program challenges 7-12 grade students to propose DNA-based experiments that leverage the unique environment of the ISS. Watch Pristine's project launch into space on June 3rd at 12:34 pm! The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard host Alonzo Alexander chats with Jill Fisher, Director of Kansas Science Olympiad and Dean Andrew Hippisley of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University. Fairmont College of Liberal Arts is the sponsor and host of the Kansas Science Olympiad program and upcoming National Science Olympiad Tournament. Alonzo, Jill and Andrew discuss the upcoming 2023 National Science Olympiad Tournament including the significance of Wichita State University getting to host the event and their recommendations for local Wichita activities. Jill discusses her background as former National Science Olympiad competitor and her inspiration for the event. Links2023 National Science Olympiad Website | Official Science Olympiad Website | 2023 Science Olympiad Instagram | 2023 Science Olympiad Facebook | Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Kansas Science OlympiadThe STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard we are LIVE from the 2023 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament. Alonzo chats with event leaders and volunteers from the floor of Reynolds Coliseum. He also got a chance to sit down and interview the Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences and Holly Springs High School teams. A special thank you to the 2023 State Tournament Sponsors:Platinum level presenting sponsors Wolfspeed and ABB. Our program is also supported by The Corning Foundation, Eastman Chemical, PhRMA, Optimum, General Dynamics and Red Hat. Event materials were donated by Carolina Biological and Mineralogy. For more information on the State Tournament visit our website at ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu. The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with NC Science Olympiad Director Lisa Giacomelli about the upcoming 2023 State Tournament on NC State's campus on April 21-22nd. Alonzo and Lisa discuss state tournament plans, ways to get involved and how teams can get into a 90s state of mind for this years 90s Rewind theme. Post it on the InterwebsOh snap! You can join us in kicking off the state tournament by sharing a photo of your team prepping for the upcoming tournament season or whatever. Be sure to use hashtags #ncscioly23 #NCSO90sRewind.State Tournament Resources States Page | Volunteer Sign-Up | STEM Expo Sign-Up | Speed Mentoring Sign-up | Sponsorship Opportunities | Keynote Speaker | Spotify PlaylistsThe STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with Karauna Gatimu, Principal Manager of the Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft and upcoming Keynote Speaker at the 2023 North Carolina Science Olympiad State Tournament. Alonzo and Karauna discuss the importance of having fun in your career, the future of the metaverse and she gives a sneak peek at her upcoming State Tournament Keynote Address. About Karuana GatimuKaruana Gatimu is a business architect and productivity expert currently working in the Microsoft Teams product group. With a 25-year history in collaboration technology and corporate IT, she is experienced in Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. She combines her technical expertise with  apassion for community management and a #PeopleFirst approach to business transformation. Her team currently drives worldwide adoption of Microsoft 365 services, product feedback, and technical readiness for IT professionals, developers, and productivity Champions, including the Microsoft 365 Champions program and the Teams Technical Community. Her specialized experience in enterprise, government, non-profit, and retail solution architecture allows her to build large scale adoption programs and create the Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist and Virtual Event Production courses. She is the host & executive producer of Coffee in the Cloud on YouTube and a frequent speaker on empowering female leadership in technology and the future of collaboration.LinkedIn | Twitter | Coffee in the Clouds The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

The NC State Science Olympiad Alumni Club is an NC State student organization that provides support through test writing, volunteering at tournaments and helping out at local invitationals. The NC State Science Olympiad Alumni Board joined The STEM Yard to discuss their work with Science Olympiad and their plans for the future. Amit, Amy, Janet, Nirmiti and Safina chat with Alonzo about their experience as competitors, their passion for the Science Olympiad organization and their plans to host a Division B Invitational next year. NCSU Sci Oly Alumni Website | Instagram | Twitter The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Conen Morgan is a former NC Science Olympiad participant, national judge, regional director, and emcee of NCSOs biggest award ceremonies. Conen has spent the past 30 years championing the Science Olympiad program and giving back to students across the country. Conen joins The STEM Yard to share his Science Olympiad experience. Conen and Alonzo talk about the value of the Science Olympiad program, tips for success and Conen's vision for the future of the NC Science Olympiad.The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Ivy Thompson is a new Science Olympiad coach from Hickory Day School in Hickory, North Carolina. Ivy is a former competitor with a passion for advancing STEM education and sharing her love of Science Olympiad with her middle school students. Ivy joins The STEM Yard to discuss her experience as a former competitor and her journey as a new coach. Ivy and Alonzo talk about the importance of having fun in STEM, the role of parents, and what she hopes to get out of the 2023 tournament season. The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Kimberly Turk is the Unifour Regional Director and has been involved with Science Olympiad for over 13 years. She started out as a supportive parent and eventually, ended up looped into helping out the Science Olympiad as one of our long standing Regional Directors. Kimberly was awarded the Jason Painter Distinguished Service Award in 2022 by North Carolina Science Olympiad.Kimberly joins The STEM Yard to discuss her experience as a Regional Director and her journey with the Science Olympiad. Kimberly and Alonzo talk about the importance of promoting STEM for children, volunteering at tournaments, and her favorite events.Volunteer at the Unifour Regional | All NCSO Volunteer Opportunities The STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.

Did you know that homeschools can compete in NC Science Olympiad? In this week's episode, Alonzo chats with Coach Kristin Russell and teammate Azlyn Raja of DaVinci’s Dragons. DaVinci's Dragons is one of oldest and the largest homeschool team in North Carolina. Kristin and Azlyn share their experience including the challenges and perks of running a homeschool team, how to manage sibling dynamics and Kristin's essentials for Sci Oly success.ResourcesCoach Companion Guide | Student Companion Guide *These guides were developed by former DaVinci's Dragons head coach Cara McLauchlanThe STEM Yard🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.