Support the NOSB

The NOSB is made possible due to the dedication of our federal, foundation, corporate, and individual supporters.

You can inspire the next generation of ocean leaders!

Your donation to support the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is inspiring the next generation of ocean leaders. The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, and helping them become knowledgeable members of their community and environmental stewards.

Interested in becoming a program sponsor? Explore our Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure for more information.

Friends of the National Center

Friends of the National Center is the fundraising arm of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which manages the NOSB through its Center for Ocean Leadership. UCAR is a non-profit organization, so all donations to NOSB are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

We accept donations through the following ways:

Online – Click the Donate Button on the right (we accept credit cards).

Check – Mail your check made out to UCAR and send it to:

UCAR – Friends of the National Center
Attn: Sarah Swanson
PO BOX 3000
Boulder, CO 80307
Please include in the memo: Donation for NOSB

Stock gifts, ACH Transfers, etc. – Please reach out to Friends of the National Center at info@friendsofthenationalcenter.org

Waves of gratitude to our generous donors!

FY26: September 2025 through August 2026

If you would like your support to remain anonymous, please reach out to nosb@ucar.edu to be removed from our recognition list.

  • Rebecca Asch
  • Cate Avon
  • Karen Bemis
  • Barbara Bennett
  • Jordan Bonilla
  • Andrew Chang
  • Laurie Chong
  • Jennifer Dickey
  • Sarvesh Garimella
  • Leslie Haines
  • Susan Haynes
  • Hans Heilman
  • Randy Holt
  • Carol Hopper-Brill
  • Eric Huang
  • Andrew Huang
  • Lisa Ishimine
  • Brian & Elena Kennedy
  • Peyton Lee
  • Sonya Legg
  • Dean McFarlane
  • Kristen Morris
  • Christina Morrisett
  • Pamela Muller
  • Kristina Norman
  • Sarah Orlando
  • Joseph Palma
  • Ben Prueitt
  • Andrew Rosenberg
  • Amber Saville-Andree
  • Sarah Schoedinger
  • Phyllis Shoemaker
  • Shari & Wayne Sternberger
  • Sarah Swanson
  • Ming Tai
  • Lori Tsuruda
  • Dick West
  • Christine Wiedinmyer
  • Maureen Wiser
  • Elizabeth Wissner-Gross
  • Kali Xu
  • Ronald Yerger