TTU to host Chemistry Olympiad
Tennessee Tech University will serve as host to dozens of outstanding high school chemistry students March 5 for the 22nd annual Chemistry Olympiad.
The competition, sponsored by the Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society and TTU’s chemistry department, attracts students from throughout 27 counties in Middle Tennessee and south-central Kentucky.
“Large city schools like Hillsboro and smaller rural ones like Cornersville have competed side by side,” said David J. Crouse, associate professor of chemistry at TTU.
Teachers interested in entering students in the competition may contact Crouse at 931-372-3515 or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The registration deadline is Feb. 22. Go here for more information.
Ten students from this regional event will be selected for the National Chemistry Olympiad exam April 22-26. From there, the top 20 scorers nationwide are invited to a study camp June 9-24 in preparation for possible participation in the international competition to be held in Tokyo July 19-28.
