Brookhaven National Laboratory: Regional High School Science Bowl® Competition

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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, November 17, 2025, 11:59 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 23, 2025, 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.

Do not forget to complete the REQUIRED parental consent and team media release form on the NSB site!

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Information for Teachers

Other coach information, rules, and practice questions can be found on the NSB site.

Awards

A first place winner will be awarded to the academic competition winner, and an invitation to an all-expense paid trip to compete in Washington D.C. for the national title. Second through fourth place teams will receive plaques. All students who take part in this competition will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Rules & Eligibility Criteria

Schools can pre-register one team starting November 17^th. Teams will be accepted November 23^th if all student information is submitted and approved. After November 23^th, 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 8^th.

Note: we will be accepting a maximum of 20 teams.

Expected Conduct

At Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) sponsored events, discriminatory behavior or harassment of conference participants or presenters will not be tolerated. Event Code of Conduct

Important Dates

November 17, 2025	General registration opens at 12:00 p.m.
November 23, 2025	General registration closes at 11:59 p.m.

Competition Information

2025 Regional Champion

Ward Melville High School's winning team, from left to right, Philip Medina (coach), Harry Gao, Anna Xing, Sean Skinner, Jason Yin, and Gunes Sunar. (Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory) News Release