Middle and High School Science Bowl Teams Represent New Mexico in Washington, D.C.

A group of young Academy scientists spent the first weekend in May in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl^®, a competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics.

The Academy’s Middle and High School teams earned the honor of representing New Mexico by winning the regional competitions held earlier in the year (see related story). More than 9,500 high school students and 4,500 middle school students competed in this year’s regional events.

Each team comprises four students, one alternate, and a coach.

The Middle School competition consists of an academic math and science competition and a model car race. The car race challenges students to design, build, and race their model cars. The Academy’s Middle School team tied for 7th place in the nation in the academic portion of the competition, took 3rd place in the electric car challenge, and were recognized in a barcode challenge.

The High School competition asks teams of students to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Facing a difficult schedule, the Academy’s High School team made a fine overall showing, winning five matches in the most difficult of the eight divisions.

Congratulations to all team members, faculty coach Jason Zuffranieri, and science department chair Kevin Fowler!