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Physics Olympics


 

 

Physics:  a science that deal with matter and energy and their interactions in the fields of mechanics, acoustics, optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, atomic structure, and nuclear phenomena.

Olympics: an ancient Panhellenic festival held every 4th year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature; Olympic Games: a modified revival of the Olympian games held once every four years and made up of international athletic contests.

Combine these two and you have the annual YSU Physics Olympics, a gathering of high school students in competition designed to strengthen the mind, to demonstrate physics in applied settings, and to have fun.

 


 

Results

The 35th annual YSU Physics Olympics hosted 16 high schools and nearly 300 students.

Poland Seminary High School came out on top with an impressive 145 points.

  The 2013 Winners:

First Poland High School 145
Second Hickory High School 132
Third West Branch High School 117
Fourth Lakeview High School 105




The Physics Olympics would not be possible without the support of sponsors. A huge round of thanks goes out to:

  • Dominion East Ohio Gas - Hot Water Making
  • Roy and Jodi McCullough - Ping-Pong Ball Launch
  • Turning Technology Foundation - Mystery Problem
  • Boardman Rotary - Physics Hang-Ups
  • Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Crowley - Flying Machine
  • Making Music was sponsored in part by an anonymous donor

 

Complete 2013 results here (Excel spreadsheet)

Complete 2012 results here (Word document)

Complete 2011 results here (Excel spreadsheet)

 

 

For More Information:
Coordinator: Cynthia Smotzer
Ward Beecher Science Hall 2019
(330) 941-1349

Department of Physics & Astronomy
Ward Beecher Science Hall 2014
(330) 941-3616

 

    
Mandy Pachner
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