Congratulations on your team’s performance at your recent regional tournament, and welcome to the 2025 Georgia Division C Science Olympiad State Tournament! We are excited to welcome you to Georgia Tech, located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

2025 marks our fifth year hosting the State tournament, and each year, we hope to improve the tournament experience for students and coaches. This year, we have planned a variety of events both throughout the day and during the closing ceremony so students can both participate in the tournament and learn more about Georgia Tech.

The State tournament could not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our many volunteers, many of whom will be supervising events during tournament day. As many of our team are Georgia Science Olympiad alumni, we believe that their participation in Science Olympiad has shaped their career paths at Tech. We’re honored to provide a platform for future generations of students to experience the same opportunities and gain valuable skills and knowledge in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

This document is a centralized location for communications regarding logistics for the upcoming tournament, which we will update as necessary. We also have information posted on our website at https://sciolygatech.org. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email us at scioly.gatech@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you on campus later this month, and we wish you all good luck at the upcoming State competition!

Signed,

Science Olympiad at Georgia Tech Executive Board
Important Links

Tournament Schedule (Div C)

Team Homerooms

Tournament Map - Interactive

Tournament Map - Printable

Science Olympiad @ Georgia Tech Website

Policies

Science Olympiad Code of Ethics

Competitors for all tournaments are expected to follow the general rules outlined by National Science Olympiad which can be found at https://www.soinc.org/code-ethics-general-rules.

Spectator and Photography Policy

Spectators will be allowed for the Bungee Drop, Tower, Scrambler, Electric Vehicle, Air Trajectory, and Helicopter events. Spectators must remain in designated spectator zones. To protect and assure the privacy of competitors’, event supervisors’ and volunteers’ information, photography will only be permitted to head coaches and other members of the same team with wristbands to respect the privacy of other team builds. Any violation of this prohibition may violate the SOINC Student, Coach, and Parent Pledges, and SOINC Media Recommendations.

Volunteers and event supervisors reserve the right to ask any spectator to leave the premises of the event for any reason. Event supervisors may penalize the spectator’s affiliated team for unsportsmanlike behavior at their discretion.

Clarifications

We will be following all rules clarifications posted by the National Science Olympiad on or before March 26th, 2025.

Communications

At no point should coaches have direct contact with event supervisors or volunteers - only competitors should. For all communications, coaches should contact the Tournament Directors, either through Remind or at Mason 1333. Regarding appeals/arbitrations, competitors should inform the ES they plan to appeal and leave any build component at the event location, while coaches should contact the Tournament Directors (not the ES) ASAP.

Required Paperwork

Check email sent on March 20th; each email is personalized. You will not be able to compete without submitting all the required paperwork. Please also note that coaches/school chaperones will be the official chaperones and will be responsible for competitors at all times, including during events.

Check-In Information

Check-in for teams will begin at 7:15 AM, and location will vary based on homerooms. If your homeroom is in Skiles, your check-in will be located outside at the Skiles courtyard - please use the bus loop located at 661 Hemphill Ave NW for dropoff. If your homeroom is in Van Leer, East Architecture, or West Architecture, your check-in will be located in the East Architecture lobby - please use the bus loop at 261 4th St NW for dropoff. After checking in, you will be accompanied to your homeroom by a member of the SO@GT team so they can ensure you have access to the room and can promptly deal with any issues that arise. If you arrive later than 8:15 AM, please go to Mason 1133 for check-in. Please note: your homeroom will not be unlocked prior to check-in.

Location Clarification

You may notice that Robot Tour and Electric Vehicle are located in the Petit building, shorthand for the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences. Note that there are two buildings on campus with very similar names, the other being the Pettit Microelectronics Building. The correct building is located just Northeast of the intersection of Ferst Dr. and Atlantic Dr. Please see the image below with the correct building (Petit) boxed in blue and the incorrect building (Pettit) boxed in red. Tech Green and Ferst Drive are also labeled for reference points.

Team Numbers and Homerooms

Tournament Schedule

Closing Ceremony

This year we will be hosting awards in the CULC lecture halls. There will be two concurrent awards ceremonies (one per flight); teams C1 - C13 will be located in CULC 144 while teams C14 - C37 will be located in CULC 152. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.

Parking & Dropoff

Bus Dropoff will vary by homeroom location (see Check-In Information). Upon check-in, coaches will receive a bus pass that will be used for parking entry.

The address for navigating parking for buses is 422 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, GA 30318. This address is for the Kendada building. The actual parking lot is W21 Physics/Boggs/Mason Parking Lot and will be across from the Kendeda building as shown in the picture below. There will be an attendant upon arrival of the parking lot who will let buses in.

All other vehicles, such as cars, will need to use the W02 Student Center Parking Garage (Visitor Area 3, 355 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332), W21 Howey Parking Lot (Visitor Area 4, State Street & Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332), or W23 North Campus Parking Garage (Visitor Area 5, State Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30332) and pay upon exit.

Food

We are not able to provide food on the day of the tournament, but there are many food options both on and off campus:

For breakfast options, Blue Donkey (Price Gilbert F1, Student Center F2) offers coffee and pastries.
For lunch, Chick-Fil-A and Panda Express (Student Center F1) will be open along with Dunkin Donuts and Jimmy John's
Dining Halls (North Avenue, West Village) are an option, but walk-in rates are more expensive than many restaurants.
Tech Square (15 minute walk) is still on GT's campus and contains many food options

Subway
Moe's Southwest Grill
Waffle House
Tin Drum
Gyro Bros
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Asian Fusion
Fry & Fork
Ray's New York Pizza
Starbucks (in Barnes and Noble)

There are many options in Midtown Atlanta near Tech Square but this would be a further walk.
Please note that many locations on campus are cashless/card-only.

Event Specific Information

Helicopter

Location: IC 211

Approximate Room Dimensions:

Height: 10ft

Other Room Specifications:

Room has 4 doors which may cause a slight change in pressure in the room when opening and closing so we we will keep one door constantly open for participants and spectators to enter and exit
Will have up to 3-4 teams competing simultaneously in the room, will pause 10 minute timer for teams if waiting on availability for flight
The room is well-ventilated, but the large vents allow for a distributed ventilation near the very top of the ceiling. The Air Conditioning cannot be turned off.

Air Trajectory

Approximate Room Dimensions:

See https://ifl.ae.gatech.edu/about-the-ifl/ - we anticipate holding the event in IFL1

Fun Stuff

Now we understand that most competitors will rarely have a free moment running across campus from event to event. However, when there is a free moment we encourage competitors to check out some of the fun additional things we have going on throughout the day!

Cryptic Candy Puzzle Hunt

Stationed outside of 10 event rooms will be short puzzles that you can work on! The first team to solve them all correctly will save the Georgia State SciOly tournament from the feared candy monster Rizzilicious and win a sweet prize 🍬.

Directions:

Form teams of 2-3 people
Use the tournament map to locate all of the puzzles!
Fill out this form with your answers to the puzzles as you solve them (word answers should be written in all lowercase)
Submit for a chance to win 🏆

Club Exhibition

We have partnered with student organizations at Tech to add to the magic of the Yellow Jacket Invitational! These clubs will be talking about the awesome things they do and build. Plus, I heard somewhere that they’ll be giving out candy to students who stop by…

Organizations will be tabling outside on Tech/Skiles Walkway from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Georgia Tech SciOly t-shirts will also be sold at this location! You can find information about those attending below:

Solar Racing

Georgia Tech Solar Racing (GTSR) is a student-run nonprofit that designs and builds street-legal, solar-powered race cars for global competitions. With over 120 members from diverse fields, GTSR pushes the limits of vehicle technology while providing hands-on opportunities to develop skills in engineering, leadership, and business. The team fosters innovation and growth, welcoming students of all experience levels to contribute to cutting-edge solar-powered transportation.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) at Georgia Tech empowers students to engage in research, helping them solve real-world problems and create new opportunities. Open to all majors, UROP connects students with faculty, industry partners, and peers to explore challenges that shape the future. The program offers hands-on experience that enhances students' skills and makes them more attractive to employers and graduate schools. UROP is part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, providing resources and support for all students.

Marine Robotics

The Marine Robotics Group (MRG) at Georgia Tech is a student-led organization focused on advancing maritime technologies, including autonomy, multi-robot collaboration, and sensor development. Based in the ADePT Lab, MRG works on vehicles for competitions like RoboBoat, RoboSub, RobotX, and Microtransat. The group's research plays a key role in exploring and understanding maritime environments, both on Earth and beyond.

RoboJackets

RoboJackets overarches five competitive GT robotics teams: BattleBots, RoboWrestling, RoboCup, RoboNav, and RoboRacing. Whether you’re passionate about engineering, coding, or problem-solving, RobotJackets offers hands-on experience, team collaboration, and the chance to push the boundaries of robotics. Feel free to drop by their table to learn all about what robotics looks like in college and see some of their past robots in action!

HexLabs

HexLabs is a student-led nonprofit that organizes large-scale hackathons to inspire innovation among high school and college students. By partnering with companies, HexLabs provides an environment for participants to learn new skills and bring ideas to life. As the new parent organization of events like HackGT, HackGTeeny, Catalyst, and more, HexLabs drives its mission to foster collaborative, innovative spaces for students.

HyTech Racing

HyTech Racing designs and develops an electric Formula SAE vehicle annually, giving members hands-on experience in everything from mechanical and electrical design to project management and testing. Learn about what goes into making a record-breaking race car at their table!

The Hive Makerspace (Interdisciplinary Design Commons)

The Interdisciplinary Design Commons (IDC) is a 15,000 square foot, state-of-the-art makerspace that is located in the rotunda of the Van Leer Building at the heart of Georgia Tech’s campus. Here, Tech students cultivate their making skills, create prototypes for their next big idea, or just build out their personal projects for fun! While the HIVE is considered the primary maker space for those interested in electrical engineering and other related disciplines, it is open to people from all backgrounds. They provide free access to tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and spray paint booths to support the exploration of PCB fabrication, embedded systems, and much more.

Table of Contents

Welcome Letter from the SO@GT Executive Board

Science Olympiad at Georgia Tech Executive BoardImportant Links