Chemistry Olympiad

A Chemistry Competition for High School Students

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad and the International Chemistry Olympiad are multi-tiered competitions that bring together the world’s most talented high school students to test their knowledge and skills in chemistry. Nations around the world conduct examinations to nominate the most high-performing students for the International Chemistry Olympiad.

• About the Chemistry Olympiad
  An overview of the Chemistry Olympiad.
• Competition Process
  Information about local, national, and international competitions.
• Rules
  Rules, special circumstances, and insurance information.
• Past Exams
  Local and national exams.
• Coordinators
  Responsibilities, schedule and guidance for coordinators.
• Mentors
  Responsibilities and guidance for mentors.

2009 U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Team

The Alpha Beta team will represent the United States at the 41st International Chemistry Olympiad July 18-27 in Cambridge, England. From left to right: Alex Siegenfeld (1st alternate), Yixiao Wang, John Rosenberg (2nd alternate), Brian Seifried, Nathan Benjamin, and Colin Lu.

• Top 20 U.S. finalists
• Top 150 U.S. students
• Past U.S. Teams