What is the Minnesota State Regional Science Bowl?
The Science Bowl is a regional academic competition among Minnesota schools in a rapid-fire, question-and-answer format. Categories include astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry, computer science, earth and general science and current events in the scientific and technical community. Winners of the regional competition go on to compete at the national level.

When are the Minnesota State Regional Science Bowls?
Minnesota State Regional Science Bowl for High School Students - Friday January 21, 2011
Minnesota Station Regional Science Bowl for Middle School Students - Mid February, 2011 (either the 19th or the 26th. Negotiations are ongoing with the Middle School hosting university and cannot be set until their academic schedule is finalized in Sept. or Oct. The final date will be posted as soon as possible.)

Who can compete in the Minnesota State Regional Science Bowl?
Any current public, private, or home school is welcome to participate. Teams not associated with a school such as community groups, girl scouts, boy scouts and science clubs are welcome to participate; however, if the school a student attends is competing in the tournament, then that student may compete only on a team from that school. No more than 3 teams from one school or student group may compete in a regional event. The high school science bowl is for current ninth through twelfth grade students. The middle school science bowl is for current sixth through eighth grade students.

What is the registration fee?
The cost is $150 per team. The registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt for each team-member and coach and a food at the event. The fee for team registration must be received before registration is complete. There is a $50 late registration fee per team if the registration is not complete by the registration deadline.

Can a school register more than one team?
If a school wishes to have additional teams participate they should submit all registration forms and fees together. If there is space available after the registration deadline, additional teams will be accepted based on the date the fee for that team was received. If space is not available for a school's alternate team(s), any pre-paid fees will be refunded. Please number your registration forms to indicate which team is the primary registration and which are alternates.

What happens if my team wins the 2011 MN State Regional Science Bowl?
Both the winning high school and middle school teams will compete in the National Science Bowl® on April 28-May 3, 2011 in Washington, D.C.. Expenses for the students and coach are paid - including travel, accommodations and organized activities. The National Science Bowl® is sponsored by the Department of Energy.