ATLANTA — For one day this weekend, dozens of middle schoolers from across metro Atlanta will gather at Georgia State University to show off their scientific skills.
Georgia State’s College of Arts & Sciences will host the Division B Regional Tournament of the 2026 Science Olympiad Feb. 28, bringing together middle school students from 14 schools forming 22 teams competing in 22 challenging STEM events for a chance to advance to the state-level championship.
“This event not only fosters a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among young learners, but also strengthens GSU’s commitment to STEM education outreach and community engagement,” said M. Shameer Abdeen, a lecturer in Georgia State’s Department of Physics & Astronomy. “By providing a platform for these students to showcase their knowledge and problem-solving skills, we aim to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.”
Students taking part in the competition will complete challenges in a variety of disciplines, from physics and chemistry to engineering and Earth sciences. Winning teams will move on to the state-level Science Olympiad in April at the University of Georgia, where they’ll compete for chance to enter the national tournament at the University of Southern California.
The Science Olympiad was founded in 1984 and now hosts 6,700 elementary, middle and high school teams across 450 tournaments in all 50 states. Georgia State has been a long-time host site.
More than 100 volunteers, including faculty, staff and students, make the Georgia State Division B Regional Tournament possible, including those from numerous Arts & Sciences departments. After the daylong competition, awards will be presented in the Student Center East Speaker’s Auditorium.
To learn more about the tournament, visit the tournament website. Anyone interested in volunteering can visit the signup page.