Excellence in Science: Louisiana Christian University Hosts State Finals of National Science Olympiad

The Louisiana Science Olympiad state finals were recently hosted by Louisiana Christian University on April 13, with sixteen schools from across the state participating. Over 200 students competed in the event, which was divided into two categories: Division B (grades 6-9) and Division C (grades 9-12). Each division included 23 different events where teams of two or three students from each school competed in various science-related challenges. These challenges ranged from hands-on activities with pre-built equipment to written exams covering a wide range of STEM topics.

The competition covered a variety of scientific disciplines, including robotics, chemistry, optics, ecology, aerodynamics, and plate tectonics. A total of 46 separate competitions took place during the event, with schools earning first, second, and third place finishes in each event. The rankings from these competitions determined the overall winners.

The winning schools in Division C were Baton Rouge Magnet School (1st place), St. Martin’s Episcopal School (2nd place), and The Willow School (3rd place). In Division B, the top three schools were Glasgow Middle School (1st place), St. John Berchmans Catholic School (2nd place), and St. Paul’s Episcopal School (3rd place).

The National Science Olympiad is a prestigious national competition that involves participation from all 50 states. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the competition. For more information about LCU’s offerings in natural sciences or to contact Dr. David Elliott, chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, visit the university’s website or email david.elliott@lcuniversity