Rachel, a 10th grader from Michigan: "In a way, Science Olympiad has been what my life rotates around.  On Thursday afternoons, the only place you'll find me is Room D103.  I work outside of school even more than I work in school.  Come competition, I strive to do my best.  I've won 15 medals in six years.  At this past regional competition, I got all first places.  It was a natural high!  And I owe that to Science Olympiad.  Had I not joined with my best friend in 5th grade, I don't think I'd be striving to be something that requires such scientific ability."

Joel, an undergraduate studying biology and on his way to med school from Tennessee: "Science Olympiad got me interested in pursuing a career in science.  It also instilled in me a drive to succeed.  I consider it the most important and influential activity I participated in during my middle school and high school career."

Julia, a college freshman from Colorado: "I chose to study mechanical engineering because of Science Olympiad.  It was my most important and time-consuming extracurricular activity throughout high school.  I met a lot of my closest friends through the SO team.  It was a wonderful experience and my favorite part of high school!

Nick, a computer science major at Duke University: "Science Olympiad was the most thought-provoking, educational and fun experience I ever had.  It led me to the field of technology, and I won national medals in Compute This, Robot Ramble, Mission Possible and Disease Detectives.  I strongly encourage anyone interested in science to get involved."

Asia, a 9th grader from Georgia: "Science Olympiad helped me decide that I wanted a career in the medical field.  I loved Disease Detectives!"

Paige, a 7th grader from Indiana: "Science Olympiad helped me form new interests and gave me a head start in school by teaching me new material and giving me new study skills."

Rachel, a freshman biology major at Cornell University: "I am obsessed with Science Olympiad!  I've competed in tons of events like Forestry, Fossils, Chem Lab, Mission Possible, Forensics, Metric Mastery and Write It Do It.  Now that I'm in college, I still give advice to my high school team.  I hope to become a scientist and professor someday."