2025-2026 Math And Science Bowl High School Competition

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Concord University

What is Science Bowl?

Science Bowl is structured as a tournament-style academic competition which tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. During the competition, pairs of teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format exploring topics from a full range of STEM disciplines including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology / Earth science, physics, energy, and mathematics. Middle school and high school teams include four students plus one alternate. At least one teacher serves as a mentor and coach for each team. The top three winning teams from each RESA area may advance from the preliminary competition to state and potentially national competitions. Participation rules, sample questions, and general Science Bowl information may be found at the National Science Bowl website.

Competition Pre-Registration

High school team registration will be conducted via an online registration form. Please register by Friday, October 31, 2025. If any changes need to be made to a prior registration (e.g. to change names of the team members), please send those to Steve Kuehn (contact information below) no later than 5pm on November 6th. Note that last-minute changes might not appear in the event program. Typically each school is limited to two teams, but a third team may be possible at this preliminary competition on a space-available basis. Please inquire if your school desires to register three teams.

Competition Location

The competition will occur on Concord University’s campus in Athens, WV (driving directions). The most convenient parking for the event is located in Lot 1 and Lot 2 adjacent to building 12, the Science Building.

Competition Day Schedule

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Team check in – Student Center 3rd floor lobby

1:00 PM – 1:15PM: Welcome – Student Center Ballroom 3rd floor

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (approx.): Competitions Rounds – Science Building 1st floor

Competition Rooms in Science Hall:

  • 1st floor – S101, S103, S105
  • 2nd floor – S204 available for practice, team on bye

Headquarters and results tracking – 1st floor – S106

All day 10:30-6:

  • Electron microprobe lab open – Science 106
  • Raspberry Shake seismograph – Science 106
  • Augmented Reality sandbox – Science 1st floor hallway

Bookstore, Student Center 1st floor:   10 am until halftime of afternoon football game

Food services in Student Center:

  • Libby Dining Hall, 2nd floor, Brunch 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Dinner 4:00-5:30 pm
  • Subway, 1st floor, Dinner 5-10 pm

For Volunteers

We intend to run 8 to 10 competitions in parallel. For 10 competition rooms, approximately 40 volunteers are needed. Volunteers may be Concord faculty, staff, and students as well as members of the local community. For most volunteers, the on-site commitment on competition day will be about 3 – 4 hours. We will need a few people who can stay longer to help with later rounds of competition as well as a few who can arrive earlier to help with team check-in. It would be helpful for volunteers to review the rules, volunteer roles, and training materials at the National Science Bowl website prior to the competition.

Have Questions?

Please contact Dr. Stephen (Steve) Kuehn

Note: Photographs, possibly for promotional and media purposes, will be taken during the event.