Monday, November 5, 2012

Question Writer for Science Bowl

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl [see: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb/] is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in mathematics and multiple areas of science. National Science Bowl's high school competition involves more than 13,000 students and its middle school competition involves more than 5,000 students nationwide. Scientists and mathematicians who are interested in writing or reviewing questions may send their resume to: nsb-questions@orise.orau.gov. An honorarium is available for U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents providing sets of 60 questions following item specifications. Please see http://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb/high-school/high-school-regionals/hs-rules-forms-resources/sample-science-bowl-questions/ for sample questions. The first due date for question sets will be December 1.