USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)

USABO Lab Skills Workshop

As the premiere biology competition for high school students in the United States, the USA Biology Olympiad enriches the life sciences education of nearly 10,000 talented students annually. It provides the motivation, curricular resources, and skills training to take them beyond their classroom experience to the level of international competitiveness.

After two rounds of challenging exams, twenty Finalists are invited to a residential training program where they learn advanced biological concepts and exacting lab skills at a major research university. Ultimately, four students earn the right to represent the USA at the International Biology Olypiad (IBO), a worldwide competition involving student teams from roughly sixty countries.

Since CEE began administering the USABO, every member of "Team USA" has received a medal at the IBO. All four members of the teams from 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2009 won gold medals.