Competition Materials

Past Problems & Solutions

Packets and answer keys are released after each tournament.

MN-NYSI 2026 — Competition Packet

Full Science Bowl question set

Coming soon

External Resources

Competition Prep

Recommended tools for Science Bowl and general science competition prep.

DOE Science Bowl

DOE Science Bowl Packets

Official Science Bowl sample questions from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy

Free video lessons covering biology, chemistry, and physics at every level.

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Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad Resources

Scioly.org — community wiki and comprehensive study guides for all events.

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Opportunities

Summer Research Programs

Competitive research programs for high schoolers who want to go further.

Research Science Institute (RSI)

Prestigious 6-week program at MIT for high schoolers to conduct original scientific research alongside leading professors.

Summer Science Program (SSP)

Intensive 39-day residential program in astrophysics or biochemistry at top university campuses nationwide.

Simons Summer Research Program

7-week program at Stony Brook University pairing high school students with faculty mentors across STEM disciplines.

Garcia Research Scholars

7-week summer program at Stony Brook University focused on hands-on polymer and materials science research.

BU RISE

Paid 6-week research internship at Boston University placing high school students in active science and engineering labs.