Lake Sturgeon Bowl

Lake Sturgeon Bowl is a round robin, double-elimination academic tournament that provides a forum for students who excel in math and science. Students receive national recognition for their diligence and talent while broadening their awareness and understanding of the oceans and Great Lakes.

How does it work?

High schools organize teams of five students and a coach. Registered coaches will receive a resource packet, and training sessions will be held for registered teams.

The one-day regional competition will follow a rapid-fire question-and-answer format. In addition, timed critical thinking exercises, known as team challenge questions, will be incorporated into each round of competition.

Categories include:

• Physics, chemistry, biology and geology of the oceans and Great Lakes
• Social sciences (economics, history and human interactions)
• Ocean-related technology (instrumentation, remote sensing & navigation)
• Geography
• Current events

Who should participate?

Motivated, hard-working high school students (grades 9-12) who seek a challenge in science and mathematics. Are you from Milwaukee Public Schools and new to the Sturgeon Bowl? Register for the Ocean Odyssey for additional materials and support.

For More Information

For details on the competition, including rules, sample questions, and a list of resources, visit the National Ocean Sciences Bowl website.

If you are unable to download the registration, policy and competition information from this page and want to receive the registration packet for the 2008 Lake Sturgeon Bowl, contact the regional coordinator:

Caroline Joyce, Regional Coordinator
UWM School of Continuing Education
161 West Wisconsin Avenue #6000
Milwaukee, WI 53203-2602
(414) 227-3365 (phone)
(414) 227-3168 (fax)
sturgeonbowl@uwm.edu