Science Olympiad

Friday, February 9th from 4:00pm to Saturday, February 10th, 2018 11:00pm

About

Science Olympiad is an annual competition for middle and high school students that gets students involved in science, technology, engineering and math. Students compete in 20 team events which require teamwork, problem-solving skills and scientific knowledge. Volunteers are needed to help the judge manage each event.
Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
18 and up
Parking Details
Parking will be free across campus
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59 Positions Filled | 45 Impacts | 125 Hours

Shifts (30)

1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Set Up Crew4:00pm (PT)6:00pm (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Will aide with registration table set up, putting up signs and setting rooms up.2/2Over

1 - 29 of 29 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeAddressDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
 
Write it Do it8:15am (PT)12:00pm (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
One student will write a description of an object and how to build it, and then the other student will attempt to construct the object from this description. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.2/2Over
Dynamic Planet9:25am (PT)11:00pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the large-scale processes affecting the structure of Earth's crust (Tectonics). You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.1/1Over
Impound Volunteer11:30am (PT)3:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
The volunteers will manage the sign in/out sheet for competitors to drop off their items. These items will be in the competition, such as electric vehicles, Rube Goldberg machines,etc.2/2Over
Impound Volunteer7:30am (PT)11:30am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
The volunteers will manage the sign in/out sheet for competitors to drop off their items. These items will be in the competition, such as electric vehicles, Rube Goldberg machines,etc.2/2Over
Official Scoring volunteers1:30pm (PT)3:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
These volunteers will aid the director in scoring each of the events. This will be a final tally to see who wins the competition.2/2Over
Potions & Poisons12:55pm (PT)2:45pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event is about chemical properties and effects of specified toxic and therapeutic chemical substances, with a focus on household and environmental toxins or poisons. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.2/2Over
Towers Volunteer8:15am (PT)10:50pm (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event is for middle and high school students. Student will create a balsa wood tower before the competition, and test it in front of a judge. Volunteers will aide the judge by timing, scoring and checking students in.3/3Over
Towers Volunteer10:30am (PT)1:15pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event is for middle and high school students. Student will create a balsa wood tower before the competition, and test it in front of a judge. Volunteers will aide the judge by timing, scoring and checking students in.3/3Over
Battery Buggy11:45am (PT)2:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event is for middle school students. Student will create a basic mini vehicle before the competition, and test it in front of a judge. Volunteers will aide the judge by timing, scoring and checking students in.3/3Over
Game On8:15am (PT)10:00am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test high school students ability to design and build an original computer game incorporating the theme provided to them by the supervisor using the program Scratch. You will aid the judge with facilitating the activity.2/2Over
Mission Possible11:45am (PT)2:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test high school students ability to design, build, test and document a Rube Goldberg-like device that completes a required Final Task through an optional series of simple machines. You will aid the judge with facilitating the testing and timing.2/2Over
Helicopter Volunteer9:25am (PT)12:00pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test high school students ability to design, construct and test free flight rubber-powered monoplanes to achieve maximum time aloft. You will aid the judge with facilitating the testing and timing.2/2Over
Chemistry Lab11:45am (PT)1:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test high school students on chemistry laboratory skills and answer questions related to thermodynamics and gas laws. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.2/2Over
Herpitology11:45am (PT)2:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test knowledge of amphibians and reptiles. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.1/1Over
Anatomy and Physiology Volunteer8:15am (PT)11:15am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on anatomy and physiology. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.1/1Over
Forensics8:15am (PT)10:00am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on polymers, solids, fibers, and other materials in a crime scenario. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.2/2Over
Optics Volunteer12:55pm (PT)2:45pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on positioning mirrors to direct a laser beam towards a target. Teams must also be tested on their knowledge of geometric and physical optics. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.2/2Over
Hovercraft Volunteer10:30am (PT)1:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on the physics of hovercrafts. Teams must also create a mini hovercraft a head of time and test the object with the judge. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.3/3Over
Hovercraft Volunteer8:15am (PT)10:50pm (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on the physics of hovercrafts. Teams must also create a mini hovercraft a head of time and test the object with the judge. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.3/3Over
Rocks and Minerals10:35am (PT)1:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on their knowledge of rocks and minerals. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.1/1Over
Astronomy8:15am (PT)11:15am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle and high school students on their understanding of stellar evolution and Type Ia supernova. You will aid the judge with facilitating the test and grading.1/1Over
Roller Coaster Volunteer9:25am (PT)12:00pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle school students ability to design, build, test and document a device that completes a task through an optional series of simple machines. You will aid the judge with facilitating the testing and timing.3/3Over
Wright Stuff Volunteer11:45am (PT)2:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle school students ability to design, construct and test free flight rubber-powered monoplanes to achieve maximum time aloft. You will aid the judge with facilitating the testing and timing.3/3Over
Fast Facts Volunteer12:55pm (PT)2:45pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
This event will test middle school students on general concepts in science. You will aid the judge with facilitating the activity and grading.1/1Over
Registration Volunteer7:30am (PT)11:30am (PT)
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Volunteer will assist at the registration table. duties include assisting other volunteers and event supervisors sign in, answer questions, run errands.2/2Over
Registration Volunteer11:30am (PT)3:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Volunteer will assist at the registration table. duties include assisting other volunteers and event supervisors sign in, answer questions, run errands.2/2Over
Photographer8:30am (PT)12:30pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Volunteer will walk around the event, taking pictures of each event. Camera can be provided if needed.1/1Over
Photographer12:30pm (PT)4:00pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Volunteer will walk around the event, taking pictures of each event. Camera can be provided if needed.1/1Over
Clean Up Crew3:00pm (PT)5:00pm (PT)
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
Sign in table will be on the first floor of Davidson Math and Science Center
Volunteers will help take down registration table, load items into cars and take out the trash.2/2Over