National Ocean Sciences Bowl in 2014: A National Competition for High School Ocean Science Education

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Abstract:

The NOSB is an academic competition to engage students in ocean science as part of an enhanced STEM education. The NOSB consists, annually, of 25 regional competitions and one National Finals Competition. In 2014, 329 teams approximately 1,645 students from 34 states and the District of Columbia participated in the regional competitions. Funding provided by this award supported staff planning and team participation in the 2014 National Finals Competition. The Finals were held May 1-4, 2014 in Seattle, WA with a theme of ocean acidification. A longitudinal study and annual surveys demonstrate program impact.

Author(s):
Yarincik, Kristen ; Brodeur, Melissa
Author Organization(s):
CONSORTIUM FOR OCEAN LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb 2014-Jan 2015
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA616554
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-14-1-0193
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LEARNING, *OCEANOGRAPHY, *STUDENTS, COMPETITION, MATHEMATICS, NAVAL RESEARCH, SCHOOLS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
NOSB(NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL)
Report Date:
2015 Mar 31
Creation Date:
2015 Jun 08