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LADWP Science Bowl

Be part of the LADWP Regional Science Bowl, inspiring young minds since 1993 with challenging competitions and fostering a passion for STEM in students across Los Angeles.

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Program History

LADWP’s Regional Science Bowl is the official qualifying tournament for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl. This competition is open to public, private, and parochial schools within the boundaries of Los Angeles Unified School District. Winning teams of the LADWP Regional Science Bowl go on to represent the L.A. region at the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. Historically, LADWP winners have won five national titles and placed among the top five teams nationally 16 times.

Education Outreach - Science Bowl - 1st Place Buzzer Competition winners North Hollywood High School
North Hollywood High School won its 10th regional championship in a row and its 16th since 1998. In 2024, it won second place at the National Science Bowl Competition in Washington, DC. Over the years, the school’s teams have also won two national titles in 2001 and in 2022.

2025 LADWP Regional Science Bowl Dates

LADWP Science Bowl Scrimmage
Saturday, January 25, 2025
7am - Noon
 

LADWP Science Bowl Regional Competition
Saturday, March 8, 2025
7am – 6pm
 

 

Apply for 2025 LADWP Regional Science Bowl

Team registration opens October 7, 2024. All teams must be registered with the National Science Bowl before participating in the Regional Competition.

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Volunteers

Volunteers are critical to the success of the program.

Registering of Volunteers for the Scrimmage Event and Regional Competition

Each volunteer should complete and submit the Science Bowl Volunteer Form online:

  1. Science Bowl Volunteer Form (one per volunteer). 
  2. For changes to availability and preference, please complete and resend the form online. 
  3. Online submission will be finalized on the Wednesday before each event.

NOTE: Please contact the Science Bowl Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] for last minute changes after event online submission has been finalized.

Additional Information

LADWP Science Bowl Scrimmage Practice Sessions 
(1 Hour) at JFB Room 1071
Sessions for Moderators, Timekeepers, and Scorekeepers

DATE

TIME

Thursday, January 9, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, January 10, 2025

11:30 AM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

11:30 AM

Thursday, January 16, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, January 17, 2025

11:30 AM

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

11:30 AM

Thursday, January 23, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, January 24, 2025

11:30 AM

LADWP Science Bowl Regional Practice Sessions 
(1 Hour) at JFB Room 1071
Sessions for Moderators, Timekeepers, and Scorekeepers

DATE

TIME

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

11:30 AM

Thursday, February 20, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, February 21, 2025

11:30 AM

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

11:30 AM

Thursday, February 27, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, February 28, 2025

11:30 AM

Thursday, March 6, 2025

11:30 AM

Friday, March 7, 2025

11:30 AM

In addition to the in-person practice sessions, volunteers are encouraged to view the following training videos for Science Bowl volunteer roles.

 

Moderator

Score Keeper

Time Keeper

If you have questions on volunteer registration, please refer to the Science Bowl Volunteer FAQs below. If you have additional questions, please send an email to [email protected].