2026-2027 Math and Science Bowl High School Competition

Saturday, November 14, 2026 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. High school teams include four students plus one alternate. At least one teacher serves as a mentor and coach for each team. 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 using this link by Friday, November 6, 2026. 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 no later than 5pm on November 12th. 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 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.

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

  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Team check in – Carter Center
  • 1:00 PM – 1:15PM: Welcome – Carter Center
  • 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM (approx.): Competitions Rounds – Science Building
    • Competition Rooms in Science Hall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors
    • 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

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

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.

Come join the admissions staff for Fall Open House on November 14, 2026! See what it means to be a Mountain Lion.  Meet faculty and current students, tour “The Campus Beautiful”, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what campus life is like at CU.

  • Informational Sessions: Get your questions answered and learn more about financial aid and scholarships, the admissions process, campus life, and more.
  • Campus Tours: Join our student ambassadors for a campus tour to learn more about what life is like as a Mountain Lion!  Get a glimpse of our facilities, scenic grounds, and feel the vibe of being part of the Concord family.
  • Academic Exploration: Meet faculty from academic departments to gather first-hand information about our majors and programs.
  • Extras: Lunch is on us! Enjoy a meal in our dining hall.  Don’t forget to visit the Campus Store for some CU gear.

Register here for open house: https://apply.concord.edu/register/openhouse26