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2014 Scholarship Application Now Available!

February 20, 2014

NOSB’s National Ocean Scholar Program provides tuition assistance for NOSB participants pursing an ocean or marine science focus in their first year of college. The 2014 Scholarship Application now available. For more information, please visit our National Ocean Scholar page.

NOSB Professional Development Opportunity

December 9, 2013

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is happy to announce a special professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators nationwide. All educators are welcome to attend, and NOSB coaches are highly encouraged to participate.

2014 “Living on the Ocean Planet” Video Contest

November 25, 2013

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB), in partnership with the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), is excited to announce the 2014 Living on the Ocean Planet video contest. This year’s contest theme is “Ocean Acidification.” The submission deadline is March 15, 2014.

The Ocean Gyre: Issue 4 Now Available!

September 4, 2013

We are pleased to release the fourth issue of The Ocean Gyre, NOSB’s bi-annual newsletter.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Make Generous Donation to Support Ocean Science Education

August 14, 2013

The NOSB is pleased to announce it has received $500,000 from long-time ocean advocates Eric and Wendy Schmidt in support of the program’s 2013-2014 operating year.

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USNA Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program

March 6, 2014 – 5:27 pm

The Naval Academy is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program. The program is designed to encourage rising 8th-11th graders to pursue a course of study in engineering and technology throughout high school and college.

Students can apply at www.usna.edu/admissions/stem

Dates:
Rising 8th & 9th Graders: June 2-7, 2014
Rising 10th Graders: June 9-14, 2014
Rising 11th Graders: June 16-20, 2014

Cost: $350* (includes room and board, meals and materials)
*Some scholarships available on an as-needed basis

Applications are due by April 15. Final selections will be announced on May 1, 2014.

Second Round of 2014 Regional Winners!

March 4, 2014 – 4:47 pm

The second round of regional competitions took place this past weekend. Congratulations to all of the teams who won!
We look forward to seeing you all at Finals in Seattle!

Blue Heron Bowl – Raleigh Charter …

Scholarship Opportunity!

February 4, 2014 – 3:17 pm

HotelsCheap.org is offering a scholarship opportunity for College and High School students.
There are two ongoing scholarships per year, valued at $1,500 each. HotelsCheap.org is interested in helping students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for …

First Round of 2014 Regional Winners!

February 3, 2014 – 5:20 pm

The first round of regional competitions took place this past weekend. Congratulations to all of the teams who won!
We look forward to seeing you all at Finals in Seattle!

Blue Crab Bowl – Bishop Sullivan …

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation 2014 Science without Borders® Challenge!

January 22, 2014 – 4:34 pm

Inspire your students to learn about science using art!
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce that “Protect our Coral Reefs” is the theme for this year’s Science without Borders® Challenge. This …

2014 From the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Essay Contest!

October 24, 2013 – 1:03 pm

The Ocean Awareness Essay Contest is a great way to explore a career as a science writer–and possibly win thousands of dollars doing it!

3rd Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival – Now Accepting Entries!

October 18, 2013 – 1:38 pm

The San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival 3rd Annual Student Film Competition is now accepting entries!

Call for Proposals: NOSB Diversity Initiative

September 25, 2013 – 1:01 pm

This is an open call for proposals to identify and support current hosts of NOSB regional competitions or new institutions interested in engaging underrepresented student populations in science.