KMSO 2026 Program
Math & Science Olympiad
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM (EST)
St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439
Nov. 21st / 10:00 AM
Eastern Time (New York City)
2026 New in 2026 · Science G · Grades 9–12LG-Special 30th Anniversary FeatureChallenge Topic: “Next-Generation Features & Practical Innovations for the LG Styler” See details →
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Key Dates
Deadline Day · Wed. 6:00 PM
Online registration deadline · $50
Science F & G submissions due — same deadline
Science F: Title & Abstract
Science G (LG): Proposal, Visual, IP Waiver
nymetro.ksea@gmail.com
KMSO Event Day
Saturday · 9 AM – 4 PM (EST)
Onsite registration: $70
St. John’s University8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439
2026 Award Ceremony
Saturday · 2 PM
LG Electronics USA
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KMSO 2026 Information
Health & Safety Policy
Deadline: Nov. 18th, 2026 (Wed. 6:00 PM)
Onsite registration on Nov. 21st, 2026. Avoid the onsite fee — register online.
Nov. 21 · All day
Time Table
Morning Session: Math Olympiad | Afternoon Session: Science Olympiad
- Registration
- Math OlympiadParents Program I: 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM
- Lunch break
- Opening CeremonyAfter Ceremony, all students move to Math Olympiad
- Science Olympiad (Science A ~ G)Parents Program II: 1:45 PM – 3:40 PM
Morning session
Math Olympiad Information
Math Olympiad: Saturday, November 21st, 2026 (EST)
Grades 4–5: You must also register for Science B. Grades 4–5 students must register for both Math Olympiad (morning) and Science B (afternoon, 1:45 PM – 3:55 PM) and take both exams. The two exams are linked.
Grades 2–3: No Math Olympiad. Grades 2–3 students take Science A (Science Entry Level) all day — morning (10 AM – 12 PM) and afternoon (1:45 PM – 3:55 PM). A Certificate ceremony is held the same day.
Afternoon session
Science Olympiad Information
Grades 4–5: Science B is linked to the morning Math Olympiad. Students must take both Math (morning) and Science (afternoon).
KMSO 2026 Science Olympiad · Areas & Topics
Entry
Grades 2 – 3 · without parents′ supervision
General
Grades 4 – 5
Physics
Grades 6 – 7
Chemistry
Grades 8 – 9
Data Science
(Computational Biology)
Grades 10 – 11
Poster – Research
Grades 9 – 12
Poster – LG
Grades 9 – 12 · LG-Special 30th Anniversary Feature
Science Presentation
Conference Style Oral Presentation: Where Questions Become Stories
Submit your Title and Abstract to nymetro.ksea@gmail.com
LG-Special 30th Anniversary Feature
Challenge Topic: “Next-Generation Features & Practical Innovations for the LG Styler”
Submit to nymetro.ksea@gmail.com
LG-Special 30th Anniversary Feature
To celebrate LG Electronics’ 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present a special challenge for high school students in Grades 9–12: “LG Home Appliance Innovation Challenge — Idea to Commercialization”. We are looking for creative, practical, and forward-thinking ideas from students who can envision the next generation of smart living.
1Eligibility
- High school students in Grades 9–12
- Individual participants or teams of up to 2 students
- For team entries, only one prize will be awarded per team.
2Challenge Topic
“Next-Generation Features & Practical Innovations for the LG Styler”
Students are invited to propose new features, technologies, or practical applications that could enhance the LG Styler and redefine the future of garment care and smart living.
Ideas may include, but are not limited to:
- Expanding the capabilities of the LG Styler as a steam closet / garment care appliance
- AI-powered features and smart convenience
- Eco-friendly and energy-saving technologies
- New features that improve user convenience and everyday life
- Creative ideas that could potentially be developed into a commercial product with real-world and market value
Reference Product: Students may refer to information about the LG Styler product line on the official LG website. Model: SC5MAR4G. Other LG Styler models may also be referenced.
3Format & Schedule
① Preliminary Submission
Applicants must submit the following materials online:
- Proposal / Abstract
- Visual / Drawing
- IP Waiver Form
Email Subject: Student Name-Next-Gen LG Styler Innovation
② Final Presentation
Finalists will present their ideas in a poster presentation during the Science Session.
The completed poster must be submitted to the registration desk on the day of the event, November 21.
During the final presentation, judges will evaluate the projects, while an Open Gallery will allow parents, participants, and other attendees to view the students’ work.
4Judging & Awards
Judges: Projects will be evaluated directly LG Electronics professionals in product planning and home appliance product development.
One LG Styler · Model: SC5MAR4G
One LG xboom Bluetooth Speaker per winner · Model: LG xboom Bounce Core
No ranking among the two Runner-up winners
Announcement & Award Ceremony: Winners will be notified individually in advance of the award ceremony. The official award ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2 PM at LG Electronics USA (Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey), where the prizes will be presented in person.
5Intellectual Property (IP)
All participants are required to submit the LG Electronics Standard IP Waiver Form as part of their application. The completed IP Waiver Form must be submitted together with the preliminary proposal materials.
Your idea could shape the future of the LG Styler.
Think creatively. Solve a real-life problem. Turn your idea into a product.
More detail →For parents
Parents Program Information
KMSO 2026 Parent′s Program
Open to All Parents — Everyone WelcomeAll parents can join the Parents Program free of charge. It runs while your children are taking their exams — feel free to bring friends who are interested.
Parents Program I: 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM · Parents Program II: 1:45 PM – 3:40 PM
Go “Parents Program” website →After the event
2026 Award Ceremony
2 PM
LG Electronics USA
(Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey)
111 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
On the KMSO website. We will contact all awardees e-mail.
You will receive your Student Registration Code on the event day (Nov. 21). You must record it — you can check your score only with this code.
Please check your e-mail again before the KMSO event since we will send out the orientation schedule in detail.
If you have a question, please email kmso@kseany.org. Thank you!
