The Northern New England Middle School Science Bowl is a fast-paced, Jeopardy-style tournament in which school-based teams of 4 or 5 middle-school students answer questions in all areas of science and math. This year it will be held March 7 at the Derryfield School in Manchester, NH. The winning team qualifies for an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the National Science Bowl in Washington, DC, April 30-May 4. Registration for the regional competition is open, first-come/first-served, and limited to 16 teams. Coaches should consult rules, sample questions, etc. The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Office of Science. For more information, contact Jennifer Betournay, Regional Coordinator, at jennifer.betournay@asdnh.org.