CAPITAL REGION — Thousands of students from middle and high schools across the country have committed themselves to extra study hours as they prepare to compete in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 32nd National Science Bowl® (NSB).
Teams from four local high schools are set to compete – Bethlehem, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Colonie, and Shenendehowa. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach.
The competitions start this month, with teams facing off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, testing the students on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.
The winning team from each of the middle and high schools from the virtual regional competitions will compete in the National Finals. Teams will receive at least $500 and up to $2,500 for first place, to use for their school’s STEM activities.
Today, the NSB annually draws more than 14,700 middle and high school competitors. The Department of Energy Office of Science manages the National Science Bowl® and sponsors the finals competition. More information about regionals can be found on the NSB Homepage at science.osti.gov/wdts/nsb. For more information on the DOE, visit www.energy.gov/science.
