The university corporation for atmospheric researchs project, titled the national ocean sciences bowl: helping to advance noaas vision for an ocean informed society and prepared future workforce, will…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research a $749,999 Cooperative Agreement on March 1, 2026, to support the 2026 and 2027 National Ocean Sciences Bowl competitions under the NOAA Broad Agency Announcement (CFDA 11.015).

The award funds the annual regional and national finals competitions for the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, an annual webinar series for coaches, and staff salary. The NOSB is the only U.S. high school academic competition focused solely on ocean science. Through competitions, webinars, and field trips, the program engages students and teachers in ocean science issues aligned with NOAA's mission and introduces students to ocean-related STEM fields and career pathways.

Performance takes place in Boulder, Colorado through February 29, 2028. The award directly supports NOAA's Education Strategic Plan.

The university corporation for atmospheric researchs project, titled the national ocean sciences bowl: helping to advance noaas vision for an ocean informed society and prepared future workforce, will support the 2026 and 2027 national ocean sciences bowl (nosb) competitions, including annual regional and national finals competitions, an annual webinar series for coaches, and staff salary. The nosb is the only U.S. High school academic competition focused solely on ocean science, serving as an interdisciplinary program to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. Through competitions, webinars, and field trips, the program engages students and teachers in issues central to noaas mission and introduces students to ocean-related stem fields and career pathways. This project directly aligns with and supports the NOAA education strategic plan.