2025 Western Kentucky Physics Olympics

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Event Overview

 

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025

 

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Western Kentucky Physics Olympics is a half-day competition consisting of a pentathlon of challenging problem-solving activities that reward teamwork, creativity, and communication. Western Kentucky University's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites teams of high school students to register for and compete in the Western Kentucky Physics Olympics at WKU's main campus every year.

 

Registration

Online pre-registration is required.

 

Prizes

Each of the four contestants on the team with the best score in the overall competition will receive a $1000 scholarship to attend Western Kentucky University. The scholarship is to be used during the freshman year and is awarded above and beyond any other scholarships the student might otherwise earn.

A plaque for the school is presented to the coach of the overall winning team. Medals for the team members will be awarded to the top three teams in the overall competition. Certificates will be awarded to the top three teams in each event.

 

Snow Date

In case of cancellation due to inclement weather, Physics Olympics will be rescheduled for the same times on an alternate Saturday to be announced.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Time	Activity	Location
8:00
8:30
9:45
10:45
11:15
12:00
1:00

 

Event Descriptions and Rules

Please see the Events Description page for a complete listing of the official rules for each event.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions please check our Frequently Asked Questions list or email questions to olympics@physics.wku.edu.