The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is looking for volunteers to assist with our 2025 virtual National Finals Competition on May 16-18, 2025. The top 18 teams will compete head-to-head over Zoom, completing the buzzer question rounds and Team Challenge Questions (TCQs).
To be successful, the NOSB needs volunteers from across the country to serve as competition officials!
There are many ways to get involved from the comfort of your home, whether reading questions to the teams, judging the scientific accuracy of students’ answers, keeping score or time, ensuring rules are followed, or proctoring and grading TCQs. You do not need a STEM background for many roles. As a volunteer, you will also be invited to our Finals virtual “field trip” with MBARI’s FathomVerse and the Finals Opening Ceremony, where you will be introduced to the competing teams.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the registration form by April 28.
The registration form will request your preferred contact information and availability for the competition days, as well as volunteer orientation training sessions in April and role-based practice sessions in early May. At least one training and practice session is required for all volunteers. Any questions about this opportunity can be directed to nosb(at)ucar.edu.
