Information on the USA Biology Olympiad The USA Biology Olympiad is the premiere biology competition in the United States. Starting with almost 9,000 registered students from 38 states in 2007, the competition ultimately selects 4 students as “Team USA” who will represent our nation at the International Biology Olympiad. Last year was a banner year for the USA Biology Olympiad as the 4-member team not only returned from the international competition with 4 gold medals; the team also garnered the highest composite score of any nation. We hope to capitalize on this success in 2008! Additionally, the USA Biology Olympiad also offers a “Teacher Resource Center” to registered schools to assist teachers. The Teacher Resource Center includes practice exams with answer keys, links to International Biology Olympiad exams, textbook recommendations, links to outside professional development opportunities and study guides, as well as a breakdown of the grading rubric and testing protocol. The 2008 schedule for the USA Biology Olympiad is as follows:
| 4-13 February 2008 | Open Examination Administration |
| 15 February 2008 | Last day for mailing Open Exams to CEE |
| 3 March 2008 | Semi-finalists posted to website (top 10% or 500 students) |
| 10-21 March 2008 | Semi-Final Examination Administration |
| 25 March 2008 | Last day for mailing Semi-Final Exams to CEE |
| 14 April 2008 | National Finalists posted to website (top 20 + ties) |
| 2 June – 14 June 2008 | National Finals |
| 14 June 2008 | Announcement of Awards and selection of team to IBO |
| 15-16 June 2008 | Instruction and Mentoring of USA team to IBO |
| 13-20 July 2008 | IBO in Mumbai, India |
The USA Biology Olympiad provides an outstanding forum for aspiring biologists to learn and grow in the discipline through interaction with other likeminded students. We very much look forward to working with your outstanding schools, teachers and students! Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or visit our website for additional information: www.cee.org Best wishes, Marcy
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Marcy Reedy
Manager, USA Biology Olympiad
Center for Excellence in Education
8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 215
McLean, Virginia 22102
Phone: 703-448-9062
Fax: 703-448-9068
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