Los Angeles, USA – It is with deep sorrow that the International ArtScience Olympiad (IASO) Organizing Committee announces the passing of Professor Leon Max Lederman—Nobel Laureate in Physics, former director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and a visionary advocate for science education. Professor Lederman passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018, in Rexburg, Idaho, at the age of 96.

Auckland, New Zealand – The three-day 2018 International ArtScience Olympiad (IASO) concluded successfully at the exhibition center of the International OlymInnovation Organization in Auckland on August 17. Focused on the theme of “Transcendence,” the event brought together 45 young competitors from nine countries and regions, including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Germany. Formed into nine interdisciplinary teams, participants showcased exceptional creativity across both art and science.

Miami, USA – The inaugural 2017 International ArtScience Olympiad (IASO) concluded successfully at the IASO Miami Hub, running from August 12 to 14. Celebrating interdisciplinary innovation amid Miami’s thriving tech-art scene, the three-day event brought together 39 teenage participants from eight countries to explore the merger of cutting-edge technology and creative expression—reflecting the city’s emerging status as a hub for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) artistry.