The STEM Yard

Jun 06 2024 35 ep. 27 mins 4
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Welcome to The STEM Yard the official podcast of the North Carolina Science Olympiad. Join host Alonzo Alexander as he dives into the competitive and academic world surrounding the largest STEM competition in the state.Inspired by The Brickyard at NC State, The STEM Yard is a space for those who love science, technology, engineering and mathematics to connect and share their stories.

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2024 SONT Part 2 - Michigan State

Jun 06 2024 31 mins  
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 Mulkerr

2024 SONT Part 1 - NC Teams

Jun 06 2024 55 mins  
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 dedicati

An Inspiring STEM Career Story

May 15 2024 26 mins  
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 practic

2024 State Tournament Recap

Apr 25 2024 31 mins  
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

State Tournament Preview

Mar 25 2024 19 mins  
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�

Episode 6 - Sidney Wilkerson-Hill

Mar 11 2024 23 mins  
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 keyn

50 Years with Rooney Coffman

Feb 26 2024 29 mins  
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

Renee's "Tree-mendous" Resources

Feb 12 2024 25 mins  
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

Winning with Weber

Jan 29 2024 38 mins  
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 a

Wolfpack Invitational

Jan 15 2024 25 mins  
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-c