National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB)
A regional and national quiz-bowl style academic competition for high school teams testing knowledge of ocean biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and policy, run at universities and research institutions across the country.
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Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair
County science fair leading to CSEF and ISEF qualification.
Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge (Applied Math Track)
A high-level research competition. Winning projects often use bioinformatics (statistical analysis of genetic data).
California Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF)
State-level science fair; qualify through county/regional fairs for prizes totaling over $30,000.
Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS) - Northern California
Research paper competition at SF State where top presenters win scholarships and advance to nationals.
National Science Bowl - SLAC Regional
Fast-paced quiz competition covering biology, chemistry, physics, and more; hosted at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The world's largest pre-college science competition; qualify through affiliated regional/state fairs with over $9 million in awards.