FHSU University Relations
Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, three middle and eight high schools, braved the cold weather to compete.
The top three finishers in each of the regional events received medals, and students achieving qualifying scores were invited to compete at the state event in April at Wichita State University.
The Science Olympiad is a competition involving a wide variety of contests in science and technology coordinated by faculty and students in several departments at the university. This year, representatives from FHSU departments of mathematics, biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, physics, and the college of education came together to coordinate this event.
Competitions are divided into two divisions (division B for middle schools and division C for high schools). This year’s school winners include:
Division B
- Third Place – Skyline
- Second Place – Minneapolis
- First Place – Hill City
Division C
- Third Place – Palco
- Second Place – Sacred Heart
- First Place – Goodland
“The Science Olympiad at FHSU is more than just a competition; it’s an opportunity for young minds to explore their passion for science, engage in hands-on problem-solving, and be inspired by real-world applications of STEM,” said Dr. Soumya Bhoumik, professor of mathematics. “It also provides a platform to test them at the regional level so that they are better prepared for the state or national level. It’s a privilege for us to host this event and support the next generation of innovators.”