National Science Bowl

National Science Bowl
Official logo
NicknameNSB
StatusActive
GenreQuiz bowl
FrequencyAnnual (late April)
Location(s)Washington, D.C.
Inaugurated1991
Most recent2024
Organized byUnited States Department of Energy
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The National Science Bowl (NSB) is a high school and middle school science knowledge competition, using a quiz bowl format, held in the United States. A buzzer system similar to those seen on popular television game shows is used to signal an answer. The competition has been organized and sponsored by the United States Department of Energy since its inception in 1991.