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Science and mathematics quiz · School or team

Compete in a regional science quiz tournament for a route to the national event.

Who it’s for: Middle-school and high-school teams

Find the official regional competition serving your school and review its team registration rules.

Regional entry
A coach registers an eligible middle-school or high-school team.
Regional championship
Teams answer science and mathematics questions in the regional competition.
National event
Regional championship teams are invited to the national competition.

Before you commit: Middle-school and high-school competition are separate; regional eligibility and registration must be checked with DOE.

Sources and review · 2026-10-20

Organizer: U.S. Department of Energy. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.