May. Each team consists of four students, one alternate, and one coach. The students are asked questions from several academic disciplines including chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and general earth and computer science. DOE supports the Science Bowl to help provide a technically trained and diverse workforce for the nation, and to enhance American scientific and technical literacy, especially in energy, the environment, and science s impact on the economy.
Teams compete free of charge, due to generous support from local companies and organizations.
Corporate sponsors and individual volunteers are still needed in various areas, including sponsoring exhibits and booths, officiating, registrants, and fundraising.