Middle and high school student participants preparing for the Montana Science Olympiad state tournament will find useful resources to prepare for their event including:  resources from the national science olympiad, registration for student webinars, and rules manuals.

Student Webinars

Student participants are encouraged to attend virtual webinars specific to the events and hosted by the Event Supervisors.  This is a great opportunity to meet your Event Supervisor, request clarification of the rules manuals, and ask questions about the event.  Registration is required.  Coaches and volunteers are welcome to attend and listen. 

Questions?  Email us or call (406) 994-7476

Calendar of Events:

  • Tower with Kirsten Matteson · Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 4:10pm
  • Experimental Design with Mike Giroux · Thurs, Jan 9 · 4:10pm
  • TBD Event · late January
  • Disease Detectives with Paul Cross · Wed, Feb 5 · 4:10pm
  • Codebusters with Jake Chipps · Tuesday, Feb 11, · 4:10pm
  • Tournament Wisdom with MSU Science Olympiad Club · late February, 4:10pm

 Register HERE for Student Webinars

Previous years recordings are available, however, be advised that some information may not be accurate based on changes in the 2025 rules manuals.  Use these recordings for general knowledge and understanding.

Recordings from the 2024 season:

Resources for Student Participants

Past coaches indicated that the following resources were the most helpful for their students preparing for the Science Olympiad. Have a suggested resource?  Email us and we'll add it to the list.

Event Descriptions 

B Event Desciptions 

C Event Descriptions 

Rules and Regulations

2025 Rules and Regulations 

Student Workshops from National Science Olympiad 

Past Recordings and Upcoming Student Workshops

More Resources 

Free MY SO Resource Library 

Science Olympiad TV 

Guidelines for Students with Disabilities on Science Olympiad Teams 

Practice Exams: 

The Science Olympiad Student Center website includes both a test exchange and test archive that offers practice tests for students and coaches. Practice tests can be found by following this link and selecting "Test Exchange" or "Test Archive" : Test Exchange and Archive. The site is run by Science Olympiad participants and alumni and is not affiliated with National or Montana Science Olympiad.