National Ocean Sciences Bowl in 2014: A National Competition for High School Ocean Science Education

The NOSB is an academic competition to engage students in ocean science as part of an enhanced STEM education. The NOSB consists, annually, of 25 regional competitions and one National Finals Competition. In 2014, 329 teams (approximately 1,645 students) from 34 states and the District of Columbia p...

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Main Authors: Yarincik, Kristen, Brodeur, Melissa
Other Authors: CONSORTIUM FOR OCEAN LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON DC
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA616554
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA616554
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Summary:The NOSB is an academic competition to engage students in ocean science as part of an enhanced STEM education. The NOSB consists, annually, of 25 regional competitions and one National Finals Competition. In 2014, 329 teams (approximately 1,645 students) from 34 states and the District of Columbia participated in the regional competitions. Funding provided by this award supported staff planning and team participation in the 2014 National Finals Competition. The Finals were held May 1-4, 2014 in Seattle, WA with a theme of ocean acidification. A longitudinal study and annual surveys demonstrate program impact.