U.S. Chemistry Olympiad
Avon competes in the Connecticut Valley Section (CVS) of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
The 3 -part (multiple choice, lab practical and short answer/essay) competition is hosted by the UConn-Storrs chemistry department. Fourteen students progress through the local competition and are invited to sit for the national exam in April.
Twenty national finalists attend a two week "chemistry camp" at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Four students participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad, to be hosted by Vietnam in July 2014.
Official Site
National Chemistry Olympiad Past Exams, 1999-2013
International Chemistry Olympiad Website
Interested in participating in the olympiad? Contact Mrs. Loynes at [email protected]
The 3 -part (multiple choice, lab practical and short answer/essay) competition is hosted by the UConn-Storrs chemistry department. Fourteen students progress through the local competition and are invited to sit for the national exam in April.
Twenty national finalists attend a two week "chemistry camp" at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs. Four students participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad, to be hosted by Vietnam in July 2014.
Official Site
National Chemistry Olympiad Past Exams, 1999-2013
International Chemistry Olympiad Website
Interested in participating in the olympiad? Contact Mrs. Loynes at [email protected]