Submitted by Don Doman
Writing in an article entitled “The US is falling behind academically” the World Economic Forum writes “Recently released data from international math and science assessments indicate that U.S. students continue to rank around the middle of the pack, and behind many other advanced industrial nations.”
There are many ways to become involved in Science Olympiad.An earlier report in 2015 noted that Pew Research Center revealed that “only 29% of Americans rated their country’s K-12 education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (known as STEM) as above average or the best in the world.”
In a world of expanding competition, and markets with declining jobs or wages, this is not good news. Good news, however comes from the efforts of the Washington Science Olympiad.
This years event will be held on December 2, 2017 at Curtis High School.Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, creating a passion for learning science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, professional development workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state, national and international tournaments.
There are many ways to become involved in Science Olympiad – Form a team, coach a team, judge an event, direct a tournament, compete on your school team, serve on the Board of Directors, donate your time, contribute funds. No matter which way(s) you decide to become involved, do it now! Since Science Olympiad relies on volunteers to run the organization and tournaments they need your support. Contact the state director to get involved in Science Olympiad.
The world is waiting for new ideas, apps, connections, theories, and possibilities.Last December, University Place hosted the Curtis High School Invitational Tournament. This years event will be held on December 2, 2017 at Curtis High School.
For more information visit http://washingtonscienceolympiad.com or contact the Washington Science Olympia State Director Sue Murphy – statedirector@washingtonscienceolympiad.com.
The world is waiting for new ideas, apps, connections, theories, and possibilities. Please, take part and share.
