News & Media

News and Media

Highlight videos, ceremony streaming links, and tournament photos for the 31st Anniversary Science Olympiad National Tournament at UNL, held May 15–16, 2015.

A wide matte gouache poster painting of a green university quad filled with student teams and colorful competition tables under a teal sky, painted in bold flat shapes of green, teal, and lime with a warm, celebratory mood
Scenes from the national tournament weekend at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

Highlights & Ceremonies

Media covering the tournament looked for highlight videos, streaming coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and photos from the competition. Ceremony video links were made available alongside the tournament schedule for those following the event from off-site.

For general background on Science Olympiad, the national 2015 brochure and the Science Olympiad national site offered further reference material.

Visitors who could not attend in person were invited to follow along through a collection of highlight videos and streamed ceremony broadcasts that captured the energy of the national tournament weekend. The recordings offered a window into the opening and closing moments of the event, showcasing the participants, volunteers, and campus venues that hosted the activities. For friends, families, and classmates watching from across the nation, these broadcasts served as a central way to experience the atmosphere of the gathering without leaving home, reinforcing the tournament's role as a celebration of academic teamwork and shared curiosity on a large public stage.

Alongside the video highlights, galleries of photographs documented scenes from across the competition floors and event spaces, giving viewers a chance to revisit favorite details long after the awards had been given out. Images captured the concentration of competitors at their stations, the enthusiasm of spectators in the stands, and the small interactions that defined the weekend's spirit. Together, the still images and recorded segments created an accessible archive of the tournament, allowing the achievements of the participating teams and the hospitality of the host university to be remembered and shared by a wide audience.

Media coverage played an important role in extending the reach of the tournament beyond the campus itself. Reporters and local outlets documented the arrival of teams from across the country, the variety of science, technology, engineering, and math challenges on display, and the broader community effort required to host such a large academic event. Their stories highlighted the collaborative nature of the gathering, the dedication of student participants, and the pride of the host city in welcoming competitors from many regions. This outside attention helped frame the tournament as both a scholarly competition and a significant community occasion.

For those planning to follow future tournaments or simply revisit this one, the news and media resources provided a convenient starting point. Curated links to streaming coverage, photo collections, and highlight clips were organized so that newcomers and returning visitors alike could quickly locate the materials most useful for their interests. Whether someone wanted to relive a favorite moment, share the experience with others, or learn more about how a national academic tournament comes together, the media section offered a welcoming overview that reflected the inclusive and celebratory character of the entire event.

Media Contacts

Reporters and outlets were directed to the following contacts for the 2015 tournament:

UNL University Communications Meg Lauerman
margaret.lauerman@scienceolympiad2015.com
402-472-0088
Science Olympiad National Office Bob Kopach
bob@scienceolympiad2015.com
312-852-0132

More Information

Full contact details for the organizing committee, including guidance on what to include when emailing (team number and team ID), are available on the Contact page. General tournament information is also on the home page.