Honoring Excellence: Highlights from the 3rd U.S. Middle School Physics Olympiad (2023)

The 3rd U.S. Middle School Physics Olympiad in 2023 was a thrilling showcase of intellect, perseverance, and scientific talent. With over 1,200 students from across the country participating, the competition was as intense as it was inspiring. Each student brought their best efforts, making the evaluation process both challenging and rewarding.

The Evaluation Subcommittee undertook the meticulous task of reviewing each participant’s performance with precision and fairness. After thorough deliberation, the Olympiad Committee proudly recognized the top-performing students with prestigious honors:

2 students earned the esteemed First-Place Award
7 students secured Second-Place Awards
23 students achieved Third-Place recognition

These outstanding young physicists received Award Certificates in recognition of their exceptional achievements. Furthermore, students ranking in the top 10th percentile were honored with the High Achievement Award Certificate, celebrating their dedication and excellence. Every other participant, whose commitment to learning is equally commendable, received a Successful Participation Certificate as a testament to their efforts.

In appreciation of their unwavering guidance and mentorship, all coaches were awarded the Certificate of Excellence and Appreciation, acknowledging their vital role in nurturing the next generation of scientific minds.

The Olympiad Committee extends its deepest gratitude to students, educators, and supporters who have contributed to the success of this nationwide initiative. We believe that competitions like this ignite a passion for physics and inspire future innovators. As we look ahead, we invite you to continue this journey with us, exploring the wonders of physics and embracing the pursuit of knowledge.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Olympiad!

The Olympiad Committee is grateful for your support of this nation-wide initiative. Most of all, we hope that you will continue to share our passion for world-class science education and that, going forward, you will be a part of this physics movement.

First Place

Ethan Karim

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Raymond Liu

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Coach: Walter Uhoya

Shreeya Rane

Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin

Coach: Merve Gokgol

Will Squire

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Shreya Tandon

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Coach: Walter Uhoya

Greeshma Vinoy

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Coach: Walter Uhoya

Nina Anderson

NSU University School

Coach: Jessica Lanzetta

Nolan Arias

NSU University School

Coach: Jessica Lanzetta

Jeeya Ballaney

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Victoria Chen

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Marco Guillen

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Christian Fuente

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Omri Hyde

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Coach: Walter Uhoya

Shreyas Keshava

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Coach: Walter Uhoya

Hannah Kligman

NSU University School

Coach: Jessica Lanzetta

Eric Liu

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Lehansa Marambage

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Camila Medrano

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Patrick Samaniego

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Maxwell Sorrels

Hannibal Middle School

Coach: Kailea Drennan

Gunes Sunar

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Mehmet Tas

Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin

Coach: Merve Gokgol

Silvia Toledo

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Valentina Trajkovic

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Jocelyn Valentin

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Coach: Lisamarie Tusa

Terrence Wang

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School

Coach: Peter Schusterman

Lanika Zaman

Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin

Coach: Merve Gokgol

Arushi Zambre

Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin

Coach: Merve Gokgol