UA Little Rock is a metropolitan university that provides a dynamic learning environment in Arkansas's thriving capital city. Arkansas Science Olympiad, Inc is a nonprofit organization incorporated within the state of Arkansas. The mission of Arkansas Science Olympiad is to improve the quality of K-12 science education in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas Science Olympiad will increase the interest in science and engineering among all Arkansan students and provide recognition for outstanding achievement by both student and faculty members. Arkansas Science Olympiad is devoted to expending the knowledge-based workforce in Arkansas. These goals are accomplished by fostering competition and sportsmanship via Science Olympiad tournaments, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum, faculty workshops, scholarships and by stressing the fun and amazement of discovery.