Brookhaven National Laboratory: Regional Middle School Science Bowl® Competition

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Motivation

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Middle School Science Bowl^® is a highly publicized national competition. It involves a math and science academic competition. Beginning in January 2027, more than 10,000 Middle and High School students are expected to compete in regional tournaments throughout the nation. The winner of Brookhaven’s regional competition will be sent to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Competition.

All middle school students who attend school on Long Island are eligible and are invited to participate. In the academic competition, teams of middle school students answer questions on scientific topics in earth science, physical science, life science, math, and general science. 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.

Audience for This Competition

This competition is suitable for all 6-8 grade students and teachers interested in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general, earth, and computer science. Team members must attend the same middle school.

Application Process & Forms

Pre-registration will open Monday, October 5, 2026, 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 Monday, November 23, 2026, 11:59 pm or the team will risk forfeiting their spot in the competition.

Note: Do not forget to complete the REQUIRED parental consent and team media release forms and submit them through the National Science Bowl (NSB) online system!

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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

Rules & Eligibility Criteria

Schools can pre-register one team starting October 5^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 9^th.

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

Awards

A first-place trophy will be awarded to the academic competition winner, and an invitation to an all-expense paid trip to compete near 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.

Information for Teachers

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

Important Dates

October 5, 2026	General registration opens
November 23, 2026	General registration closes

Competition Information

2026 Regional Champion

Great Neck South Middle School's first-place team. From left to right: Coach Nathan Wong and students Nathan Yu, Lucas Zhen, Zale Zhang, Damian Fung, and Bruce Peng. Not pictured: Coach Elizabeth Ege (David Rahner/Brookhaven National Laboratory) News Release