On February 27, 2027, the U.S. Department of Energy will sponsor the Greater Cincinnati Regional Science Bowl, one of the area's premier academic scientific events for high school students, at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223.
The exciting all-day Science Bowl competition includes oral question and answer rounds. High school teams consist of four students and an alternate student who attempt to outscore opposing student teams first by "Round Robin" format, then by "Double Elimination" format. The winning team proceeds to the next level of competition until only two teams remain. Questions are presented in toss-up-bonus format. Teams are quizzed on their scientific knowledge of:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Energy, Mathematics, and Physics
High schools in most Ohio and Kentucky counties are eligible to register starting on October 5, 2026, for the 2027 Greater Cincinnati Regional Science Bowl online at Greater Cincinnati High School Regional Science Bowl. (see also the South Central Ohio and Western Kentucky Regionals)
Registration is only accepted online and is at no cost to participating schools. Teams must register each year of participation. The competition is limited to the first 24 high school teams that respond. Teams will be enrolled based on the order in which their applications are received. Schools may submit three teams, the first choice "A", second choice "B", third choice “C". If 24 high schools do not respond, then the "B" and “C" teams will be used space permitting, again based on the date of entry submission. Schools must be registered online by February 1, 2027.
Each year, the winning regional high school team receives an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl®, a Championship trophy to display at their school and awards for each team member. Second and Third Place team members also receive a trophy and awards, and all participants receive take home gifts for competing in the Science Bowl.
The Greater Cincinnati Regional Science Bowl would not happen without the outstanding support of our over 50 volunteers. Volunteers vary in scope from DOE employees, DOE Retirees, DOE current and former Contract Employees, Cincinnati State, various businesses, agencies, and members of the community who share their dedication to advance frontiers in STEM.
If you, your group, business, or organization would like to be involved with the Greater Cincinnati Regional Science Bowl, have registration or general questions; please contact the Greater Cincinnati Science Bowl Regional Coordinator, Anna Shockey, by email (sciencebowl@emcbc.doe.gov), or by phone at (513) 500-0284. The DOE mailing address is: U.S. Department of Energy c/o Anna Shockey or Jackie Schoultheis; 550 Main Street; Room 7-010; Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Note: All Ohio Middle Schools are eligible to participate in the Indiana Regional Middle School Science Bowl. All Kentucky Middle Schools can participate in the West Kentucky Regional Middle School Science Bowl.