
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders
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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 STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable community members and environmental stewards.
Updated for the 2024-2025 Competition Year
- States Hosting Regional Bowls
- States with Regional Bowl Participants
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All states are eligible to compete. Contact us to learn more.
Introducing the 2025 NOSB National Champions: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
The Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) is thrilled to announce the winners of the highly anticipated 2025 virtual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Finals Competition, which took place this past weekend in an exciting display of ocean science knowledge, teamwork, and passion for our blue planet. An interdisciplinary ocean science education program of COL, the NOSB has tested students’ knowledge of ocean-related topics through buzzer-style multiple choice and longer, critical thinking-based questions for 27 years.
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Announcement for 2024-2025 NOSB Question Writers
Are you an educator or scientist with a strong interest in education? Are you interested in earning some easy money for a few hours [...]
Riding the Wave of Knowledge: The National Ocean Sciences Bowl returns with a splash
As the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research’s (UCAR) newest community program, the Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) is once again making waves. Between January [...]
The 2024 NOSB Annual Review is now available
This report reviews the 2024 NOSB competition year, highlighting our collective successes, the impact we have made, and our appreciation for the continued engagement [...]
NOSB Presentation: Scientist Spotlight with Holly Olivarez on April 24, 2024
NOSB Presentation: Scientist Spotlight with Holly Olivarez April 24, 2024: 4-5 pm PT / 5-6 pm MT / 7-8 pm ET The National Ocean Sciences [...]