Motivation
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl® is a highly publicized national competition among teams of high school students who answer questions on scientific topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth, computer and general science. The winner of Brookhaven's regional competition will be sent to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Competition.
Each year since 1991, Brookhaven National Laboratory has hosted the Long Island regional competition for the National Science Bowl®. All high school students who attend school on Long Island are eligible and are invited to participate. Teams are comprised of five students (one of whom is an alternate) and a teacher who acts as an advisor and coach. The competition consists of a round robin followed by a double elimination final. Questions are in the form of multiple choice and short answer in the categories of chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science.
Audience for This Competition
This competition is suitable for all 9-12 grade students and teachers interested in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science. Team members must attend the same high school.
Application Process & Forms
Pre-registration will open Monday, October 7, 2024, 12:00 pm, which will allow coaches to confirm participation for one team from their school.
To finish registration, student names, information and consent forms must be submitted by Sunday, November 24, 2024, 11:59 pm or the team will risk forfeiting their spot in the competition.
Note: All media releases must be submitted through the National Science Bowl online system.
Information for Teachers
- Official Academic Competition Rules (pdf)
- Rules Flow Chart (pdf)
- Helpful Hints for Participating (pdf)
- Other Tips & Resource Information
- U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl®
Other coach information, rules, and practice questions can be found on the NSB site.
Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top four teams with the winner of the academic competition receiving an invitation to an all-expense paid trip to compete in Washington D.C. for the national title. All students who take part in this competition will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Rules & Eligibility Criteria
Schools can pre-register one team starting October 7th. Teams will be accepted November 24th if all student information is submitted and approved. After November 24th, teams may not change student participants. A new registration will need to be submitted and will then go back into the queue for selection. Second teams will not be accepted until after December 9th.
Note: we will be accepting a maximum of 20 teams.
Our Values and Expected Conduct
At Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) or BNL-sponsored events, discriminatory behavior or harassment of conference participants or presenters will not be tolerated.
Important Dates
October 7, 2024 | Pre-registration opens at 12:00 pm |
November 24, 2024 | Registration closes at 11:59 pm |