Science Competitions
Welcome to the K-12 Science Outreach Science Competitions page- please click on one of the links on the sidebar or below to find information on the science competition you are interested in.
Competition Dates
Region VII Science Olympiad - February 24, 2024, Missouri State University, Springfield,
MO
District 8/Ozark District Junior Academy - March 22, 2024, Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO
Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair - April 2-4, 2024, Missouri State University, Springfield,
MO
Missouri Science Olympiad State Competition - April 6, 2024, Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO
Missouri Junior Academy - April 12-13, 2024, Missouri Western State University, St.
Joseph, MO
2024 National Science Olympiad - May 24-25, 2024, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, Michigan
2024 Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair - May 11-17, 2024 in Los Angeles,
CA
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair? Volunteering is not limited to Missouri State University - it is open to students from any college, faculty and/or staff of any educational institution, and members of the public.
Judges
Judging is a critical component of the Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair competition - without qualified, dedicated volunteer judges, the competition would not be possible. Judges can come from many walks of life - faculty, staff, graduate students, professionals in the community. If you are interested in judging for the Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair, click on the link below to complete the application.
Junior Division Judge - a link for sign ups will be included at a later date
Senior Division Judge - a link for sign ups will be included at a later date
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee for the Ozarks Science & Education Fair is a small, dedicated group who work behind the scenes to ensure a well-run, competitive fair. The Steering Committee includes the Executive Director and various sub-committee chairs, such as Special Awards, Placement Awards, Corporate Displays, Display and Safety, etc. If you would be interested in joining the Steering Committee, please contact Michelle Norgren at MichelleNorgren@missouristate.edu OR Sue McCrory at SueMcCrory@missouristate.edu.
Contact Information
| Competition | Contact |
|---|---|
| Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair | Michelle Norgren, Executive Director 417-837-2514 |
| Science Olympiad, Region VII | Dylan Welker, Regional Director DylanWelker@MissouriState.edu |
| Junior Academy, Ozark Region | Dylan Welker, Region Coordinator DylanWelker@MissouriState.edu |