Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Volunteers 

The Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament hosts nearly 900 middle and high school students from over 70 teams across Montana competing in 29 Science Olympiad events in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  This enormous undertaking would not be possible without the dedication of an army of dedicated volunteers.

Volunteers contribute an array of tasks from helping to supervise and score tournament events, to running sandwiches to Event Supervisors and a roll of duct tape to a classroom.  We need all of you!

Volunteers earn VIM hours for student clubs, receive Science Olympiad schwag, and food!  In keeping with MSU Guidelines for University Programs for children, volunteers are screened through a background check. Please read the MSU Guidelines for University Programs for children.

Get a hint of volunteer expectations by watching last year's orientation video here.

Questions? Contact: mtso@montana.edu, (406) 994-7476.

STEM Event Volunteers

STEM Event Volunteers help in the 30+ STEM-discipline events by assisting the Event Supervisor with tasks, proctoring the exam, setting up labs and equipment, and scoring tests.  Complete the form below, and we will do our best to assign you to the STEM-discipline event of your interest.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Thurs, Feb 6, 2025

Register HERE as a STEM Event Volunteer!

Volunteers-at-Large

Volunteers-at-Large contribute in a myriad of ways including setting up in the days leading up to the tournament, assembling trophies and medals for awards, posting scores in the awards ceremony, running supplies, taking photos, and assisting at the help desk.  We couldn't do it without you!  Complete the form below and contribute to the tournament's success.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Sun, Feb 16, 2025

Register HERE as a Volunteer-at-Large!

Volunteer Training from the MSU Science Math Resource Center

New and returning volunteers are required to attend a virtual training.  Recordings of the training will be available, and it is mandatory that volunteers review the content prior to the tournament.  A link to the WebEx meeting will be emailed to the address provided on the registration form.

  • Monday, Feb 10, 4:15pm
  • Thursday, Feb 13, 12:30pm

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

Orientation Recording · Coming 2/14/25

Volunteer Training from the National Science Olympiad

In addition to the volunteer training with the MSU Science Math Resource Center, volunteers are required to watch a 10-minute presentation produced by the national Science Olympiad.  A certificate of completion is provided at the end of the training and a copy is kept on record.  Get a head start on training and watch the presentation today!

Watch the National Training Video Here!

Talks and Tours

Talks and Tours help Science Olympiad competitors learn about the research, educational and student services programs of MSU and are held from 1pm to 2pm on tournament day. This is a great outreach opportunity to show off what you do at MSU! Visit the Talks and Tours page for information or to sign up.

MSU Science Olympiad Student Club Members

Undergraduate and graduates students in STEM majors, former Science Olympiad participants, or any student with an interest in promoting the Montana Science Olympiad are invited to join the MSU Science Olympiad Student Club.  Members of the club are uniquely qualified to contribute to the tournament and play an intregal role in the annual event.  Email the club or visit the Science Olympiad Student Club website.

STEM Outreach Volunteers

In addition to the Science Olympiad, the Science Math Resource Center hosts numerous STEM outreach opportunities to Montana K-12 teachers, students, and communities.  Subscribe to the STEM Outreach Volunteers newsletter to learn more, and thank you!