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 ChampChange, 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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  TBD 2025

Volunteer Registration · Coming Soon!

Volunteer Orientations

New and returning volunteers are required to attend a virtual orientation and training.  Recordings of the training will be available, and it is mandatory that volunteers review the content prior to the tournament.

  • Dates to be announced.

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

Orientation Recording · Coming Soon!

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!