The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.
Beginning in January 2018, more than 9,000 high school students and 4,500 middle school students will compete in 65 high school and 50 middle school regional Science Bowl tournaments.
Competition Process
Compete in a tournament style program answering buzzer-based questions as teams in head-to-head matches against other teams. The team with the highest score moves on to the next round.Judging Criteria
Scores for each round are calculated based on the number of correct questions submitted in each round. The team with the higher score moves on. For a complete set of evaluation criteria visit the competition website.Participate
Website: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/nsb
Managing Organization: US Department of Energy
Eligibility:
Middle and High School Students from around the United States are eligible to compete in teams from their school or organization.
Middle and High School Students from around the United States are eligible to compete in teams from their school or organization.