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The STEM Yard
NC Science Olympiad
45 episodes
4 months ago
Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions. Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025! The STEM Yard 🖱️I...
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Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions. Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025! The STEM Yard 🖱️I...
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The STEM Yard
2025 SONT Part 2
Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions. Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025! The STEM Yard 🖱️I...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

The STEM Yard
2025 SONT Part 1
In part one of our Nationals Series, host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Sue Ellen Pegg, College Relations Director at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and host of this year’s tournament, to talk about what it takes to plan and execute an event of this magnitude—and why it matters to the Science Olympiad community. You’ll also hear from Maiya Yu, PhD candidate at Stanford University, former Michigan State competitor, and Science Olympiad Board member, as she shares her passion for rule develop...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

The STEM Yard
Live from States
Ready for some science shenanigans? This week on the STEM Yard, we’re LIVE from the NC Science Olympiad State Tournament! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at these young scientists as they tackle challenges that’ll make you question your own school projects. Don’t miss out on the fun—tune in, laugh with us, and let’s nerd out together! The STEM Yard is packing up and hitting the road to bring the Nationals experience to you. If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact...
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6 months ago
36 minutes

The STEM Yard
States Preview
The State Tournament is just around the corner, and we’re here with the NCSO crew! Join us for our latest episode where Lisa, Jayne, and Jason break will be chatting about the upcoming tournament on April 25th and 26th—because who doesn’t love some STEM-tastic shenanigans? The team discusses the bungee drop event, home bases, the theme for this year and so much more. So grab your lab goggles and tune in! Because if STEM were a sport, this would be the Super Bowl! Resources and Links: Stat...
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7 months ago
42 minutes

The STEM Yard
Emily Torkelson
In this episode of the STEM yard we’ve got Emily Torkelson joining us—not just an aerospace engineer, but also a former Science Olympiad competitor and world champion flyer! 🏆✈️ Host Alonzo Alexander dives into Emily's journey from Science Olympiad to soaring through the skies. ✨ Curious how she went from science experiments to mastering flight? Spoiler: No capes were involved! Tune in for laughs and inspiration, and maybe pick up some tips on how to let your STEM journey take flight! 😂 Don...
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7 months ago
29 minutes

The STEM Yard
Dave Glenn
Get ready to be inspired! This week on the STEM Yard podcast, Alonzo chats with the phenomenal Dave Glenn, a true champion of the Science Olympiad program! 🎉 From parent to coach to regional director, Dave's journey is filled with passion and dedication for nurturing young minds in STEM. 🌟 You'll hear his heartfelt stories and gain invaluable tips on tackling the thrilling Ramp and Roll 🎢 event! Join us for an uplifting conversation that celebrates teamwork and the transformative power of sci...
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8 months ago
35 minutes

The STEM Yard
Jimmy Jordan
Join us for an inspiring episode of the STEM Yard podcast as we sit down with Jimmy Jordan, the Event Leader for Just Plane Awesome, Flight and Helicopters. With over 13 years of dedicated volunteering with NC Science Olympiad, Jimmy's passion for aviation and education culminated in his well-deserved title of Volunteer of the Year in 2024. Discover his incredible journey, insights into fostering STEM education, and how he's making a difference in the lives of young aspiring scientists and en...
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8 months ago
33 minutes

The STEM Yard
Ben Miller
Get ready to be inspired! An exciting new episode of The STEM Yard podcast is dropping, and you won't want to miss it! Join Alonzo as he chats with the amazing Ben Miller—former Science Olympiad competitor and current Event Leader for Wind Power! With an impressive West Point background and a Civil Engineering degree, Ben is here to share his journey and ignite your passion for STEM. Whether you're a curious student, an innovative educator, or a die-hard Science Olympiad fan, this episo...
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9 months ago
17 minutes

The STEM Yard
Dr. Natalie Nelson
In this exciting episode of the STEM Yard podcast, host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Dr. Natalie Nelson, the Event Leader for the Coastal Countdown trial event. As an Associate Professor and University Faculty Scholar in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at NC State, Dr. Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She is also the Principal Investigator of the Coastal & Watershed Analytics Lab, where she explores critical environmental issues. Jo...
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9 months ago
20 minutes

The STEM Yard
Greg Womack-Adams
The STEM Yard podcast is back and better than ever! 🎉 Join our host, Alonzo Alexander, as he kicks off this exciting season with a special guest—build event expert Greg Womack-Adams! 👷‍♂️ With 15 years of experience volunteering with NC Science Olympiad and the prestigious Jason Painter Distinguished Service award under his belt, Greg has incredible insights to share. From his early days as a competitor to his journey as an Event Leader, Greg reveals his tips for mastering build events and pu...
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10 months ago
40 minutes

The STEM Yard
2024 SONT Part 2 - Michigan State
Welcome to part two of our STEM Yard podcast coverage of the 2024 National Science Olympiad Tournament, where we dive deeper into the world of Science Olympiad. In this episode, we'll be hearing from key figures behind this incredible STEM competition. We'll get insights from Michigan Science Olympiad Director Paul Voydanoff and Science Olympiad Executive Director Elizabeth Mulkerrin, who will share their perspectives on the tournament and the importance of hands-on learning in STEM. Addition...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

The STEM Yard
2024 SONT Part 1 - NC Teams
Get ready for an inside look at the 40th National Science Olympiad Tournament! In part one of our coverage, we're live from Michigan State University to hear from the North Carolina teams competing. Host Alonzo Alexander chats with teammates and coaches from Piedmont IB Middle, Jay M. Robinson Middle, Enloe High, and the NC School of Science and Math - Durham. Discover the dedication, passion, and determination that fuels these remarkable students as they showcase their scientific prowess on ...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

The STEM Yard
An Inspiring STEM Career Story
Tune in to the STEM Yard podcast as host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Delaney Carey from ABB. Delaney shares her inspiring journey to a fulfilling career in STEM, starting from her lifelong passion for science. Learn how she turned her enthusiasm for Industrial Engineering into a thriving career at the global technology leader, ABB. Delaney offers invaluable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to kick-start their own STEM career. Don't miss this insightful episode, and join us...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

The STEM Yard
2024 State Tournament Recap
You won't want to miss this week's episode of the STEM Yard podcast, because we are recapping the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament! 🎉 Your host, Alonzo Alexander, is on the scene to bring you all the thrilling details. Get ready to hear about which teams took home the big prizes, and listen in on Alonzo's conversations with the incredible competitors. These students have worked so hard to showcase their STEM skills, and we couldn't be more proud of them! 👏 Of course, none of ...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

The STEM Yard
State Tournament Preview
In this week's episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with NC Science Olympiad Director Lisa Giacomelli and Program Coordinator Jayne Carlisle about the upcoming 2024 State Tournament on NC State's campus on April 12-13th. Alonzo, Lisa and Jayne discuss plans for the State Tournament including ways to get involved and how teams can get into the spirit of competition. The STEM Yard 🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 📩 Contact Us 💻Website 📋Sign-up for our newsletter The STEM...
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1 year ago
19 minutes

The STEM Yard
Episode 6 - Sidney Wilkerson-Hill
Hold onto your test tubes because we've got a real scientific gem for you! Introducing Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, NC State Alum, brilliant Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill and former Science Olympiad whiz-kid extraordinaire. From acing science competitions to shaping young minds in the classroom, Sidney's journey from Science Olympiad competitor to keynote speaker at the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Join us as we ch...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

The STEM Yard
50 Years with Rooney Coffman
Join Alonzo as he sits down with Rooney Coffman, the Director of the prestigious Laurinburg Tournament - the oldest Science Olympiad tournament in North Carolina. Let's celebrate 50 years of excellence with NCSO (North Carolina Science Olympiad) as we reflect on its remarkable journey and impact over the past half-century. Discover the history, insights, and stories from the first Science Olympiad Tournament. Explore more NCSO History! The STEM Yard 🖱️Instagram | Facebook | Twitter...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

The STEM Yard
Renee's "Tree-mendous" Resources
Get ready to take your forestry skills to the next level! In this episode, we have the incredible Renee Strnad, Event Leader for Forestry, as our special guest. Renee, a true expert in the field, serving as the State Coordinator for Project Learning Tree and an Environmental Educator at NC State University. Join us as Renee shares her valuable insights, techniques, and secrets for dominating the forestry event. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

The STEM Yard
Winning with Weber
In this episode, we have a special guest with us - Pat Weber, the former coach of the Carnage Magnet Middle School Science Olympiad team. Pat is no ordinary coach, as she won the Coach of the Year award in 2017. Her leadership and expertise have led Carnage to numerous State and National Tournaments throughout her successful tenure. Join us as we dive into Pat's incredible journey as a coach and explore the strategies she implemented to achieve such remarkable success. We'll uncover her secr...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

The STEM Yard
Wolfpack Invitational
A special BONUS episode of #TheSTEMYard podcast has just dropped! 🎙️ Join our amazing Alonzo Alexander, as he deep dives into the minds of the Wolfpack Science Olympiad crew, the NC State alumni behind the FIRST ever Division B Invitational in North Carolina! 🏆 Wanna know all the details? Tune in as Nirmiti Nerkar and Janet Cobb share all the tea ☕ Be a part of the game-changing event and score a free T-shirt - because who doesn't love free stuff? 🎧💡🐺 Sign-up to volunteer at the upcoming in...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

The STEM Yard
Part two of The STEM Yard’s special coverage is here! Join us LIVE from the 2025 National Science Olympiad Tournament at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln! This episode features interviews with North Carolina teams sharing their Nationals experiences, competition strategies, celebration plans, and advice for future participants. Highlights include a special segment with the Division B National Champions. Don’t miss this exciting glimpse behind the scenes of Nationals 2025! The STEM Yard 🖱️I...