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Competition

New Jersey Regional Science Bowl

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (U.S. Department of Energy)

What it is

Double-elimination, quick-recall science contest covering chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, math, and general and earth sciences; the top team wins an expense-paid trip to the National Science Bowl in Washington, DC.

Who it’s for

Teams from middle schools, high schools, and homeschoolers are invited to enter.

What you’ll likely need

  • Register a team (preregistration begins Oct 5, 2026
  • Team 1 submission due Nov 23, 2026)

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