Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln!

This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions.

Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025!

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In part one of our Nationals Series, host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Sue Ellen Pegg, College Relations Director at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and host of this year’s tournament, to talk about what it takes to plan and execute an event of this magnitude—and why it matters to the Science Olympiad community.

You’ll also hear from Maiya Yu, PhD candidate at Stanford University, former Michigan State competitor, and Science Olympiad Board member, as she shares her passion for rule development, student mentorship, and the power of staying connected to STEM through service.

🎧 Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights, inspiration, and the start of our journey through Nationals 2025!

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Ready for some science shenanigans? This week on the STEM Yard, we’re LIVE from the NC Science Olympiad State Tournament!

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at these young scientists as they tackle challenges that’ll make you question your own school projects. Don’t miss out on the fun—tune in, laugh with us, and let’s nerd out together!

The STEM Yard is packing up and hitting the road to bring the Nationals experience to you. If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact show producer Valerie Bass at vabass@ncsu.edu or check our show notes for more information.

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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.