Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
DOE Regional Science Bowl

Program Description

Berkeley Lab’s Science Bowl is part of the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl. It is an academic competition of teams of high school students who:

• Compete in a verbal forum
• Solve technical problems
• Answer questions in all branches of science and mathematics

The winner of the regional competition will travel to Washington DC to compete in the DOE National Science Bowl.

Audience/Eligibility

The program is for high school students in the San Francisco Bay Area. Students should have a strong interest and academic ability in mathematics and science. Teams are comprised of four students, one alternate and an adult coach/advisor.

Key Dates

• LBNL Regional Science Bowl: 4-Feb-2012, Building 50 Auditorium
• Deadline for Regional Registration:
  27-Jan-2012
• DOE National Science Bowl:
  26-April thru 30-April 2012
• For additional information on all of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Science Bowl Competitions

Process for Regional Competition

• Find and adult coach/advisor
• Have a group of at least five students with strengths in different academic areas
• Register for the competition by
  28-Jan-2011
• Meet regularly to practice using sample questions.

> FAQs

• For more information contact ScienceBowl@lbl.gov