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.

U.S. Team wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze Medals in Japan!

From left: Alexander Siegenfeld, Colin Lu, Utsarga Sikder, Richard Li

ACS is proud to announce the success of the U.S. Team at the 42nd International Chemistry Olympiad in Tokyo, Japan, July 19–28, 2010.

The members of the US Alpha Gamma Team earned:

  • Richard Li, MD, Silver Medal
  • Colin Lu, NY, Gold Medal
  • Alexander Siegenfeld, CT, Gold Medal
  • Utsarga Sikder, NJ, Bronze Medal

Congratulations to the outstanding U.S. Team Students!

See the Top 20 finalists and students who made the High Honors and Honors lists