Berlin students travelled March 3rd to General Electric Global Research in Niskayuna to compete in the Regional Science Bowl.
The Middle School competed against 12 other regional schools in the car competition in the morning, reaching the semifinals, then placed 3rd in their division of the knowledge competition portion.
High School Members competed against 17 teams from 14 larger local districts to reach the quarter finals.
Participating Districts were :
Amsterdam
Berlin
Bethlehem
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
South Colonie
Shenendehowa
The Albany Academies
Ballston Spa
Columbia
Niskayuna
Saratoga Springs
Scotia-Glenville
Shaker
National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. The Department of Energy created the National Science Bowl in 1991 to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in these fields.
Members of the Middle School Team are: Riley Smith, Charles Brand, Austin Meyette. Alexander Chrisikos, and Daniel Rivera. Coaches are Amanda Oligny and Brendan Scannell.
High School members included: Vincent Scott, Greta Hermann, Melanie DeLaurentis, Viktor Gerkman, and Max Lockett. Coaches are Matt Christian and Steve Mellor.
