1. “Expanding participation in the NOSB is essential since it plays a critical role in cultivating future leaders in ocean science, management, and education – leaders responsible for ensuring these resources and the benefits they provide will be available for generations to come.” -Admiral James D. Watkins Founder, National Ocean Sciences Bowl

2. 2016 Volunteer Orientation NOSB Program Overview Insert Regional Logo Here

3. NOSB Objectives & Impacts NOSB was initiated in 1998, the International Year of the Ocean. The program goals are to:  Develop knowledgeable ocean stewards that understand the ocean’s impact on daily life and the importance of scientific research;  Foster the use of the ocean as an interdisciplinary vehicle to teach science and mathematics and encourage the inclusion of the ocean sciences in curricula;  Encourage and support the involvement of under-represented and geographically diverse communities in the ocean sciences; and  Provide students interactive education that develops critical thinking and skills for the workforce and exposes them to ocean science professionals and career opportunities.

4. Program Structure Consortium for Ocean Leadership NOSB National Office Regional Hosts Regional Coordinator Teacher/Coach ~350/yr Students ~2,000/yr

5. AK – Seward CA – La Jolla CA – Los Angeles CA – San Francisco CO – Boulder CT - Groton MI – Ann Arbor MS – Biloxi NC – Chapel Hill, Raleigh, or Wilmington NJ – New Brunswick NY – Stony Brook OH/PA – Youngstown/Pittsburgh OR – Corvallis SC/GA – Savannah TX – Galveston TX – Corpus Christi VA – Norfolk or Gloucester Point WA – Seattle WI – Milwaukee Regional Sites DC – Washington FL – Ft. Pierce or Miami FL – St. Petersburg HI – Honolulu MA – Boston ME/NH – Biddeford or Orono/Durham

6. Finals Competition 2014: Seattle, Washington2015: Ocean Springs, Mississippi 2012: Baltimore, Maryland 2013: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

7. 2016 – Morehead City, NC Our Changing Ocean: Science for Strong Coastal Communities  Coastal erosion and restoration  Estuarine ecosystems such as marshes, seagrasses, mangroves, and oyster reefs  Impacts of recreation & development on water quality  Policy related to coastal protection, resilience, and communities  Improving coastal environmental hazard mitigation  Science behind coastal planning and adaptation

8. NOSB Finals Prizes Panama Costa Rica Hawaii Puerto Rico Catalina Island Florida Keys New England

9. More than a Competition National Ocean Scholar Program Online Game – OSQ Professional Development Diversity Initiative Video Contest

10. Insert Regional’s Winning Team Picture Here 2015 [Insert Regional Bowl Name] Bowl’s Winning Team

11. 2016 Volunteer Orientation Competition Overview Insert Regional Logo Here

12. Team Format Teams consist of 4 competitors, 1 alternate, and a coach. Teams are placed into divisions for a round robin competition. Top teams in each division advance to a double elimination round.

13. Question Format Three Types of Questions: Toss Up (multiple choice) Bonus (short answer) Team Challenge Questions (TCQs)

14. Competition Format Competition is made up of rounds One round consists of a: – 6 minute buzzer segment – 2 team challenge questions – 6 minute buzzer segment

15. Science Expert Briefing Initiated in 2011 as the Policy Briefing component 2015 SEB will continue to focus more on science –i.e. what are the scientific requirements to inform sound policy? Students complete the following: –Written report (submitted prior to finals) –Individual stakeholder briefings –Final recommendations based on consensus –Q&A session with judges

16. 2016 Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Roles Insert Regional Logo Here

17. Officials Teams include: Moderator Science Judge Rules Judge Scorekeeper Timekeeper Room Runner(s) Competition Officials

18. Ocean Bowl Central: - Handing out questions General/Logistics: - Assisting with registration - Building chiefs/assistants Event Staff

19. Moderator Reads the questions to the teams. Verbally recognizes the team member before they respond. Announces whether answer is correct or incorrect. Must be very familiar with the rules and the flow of the game.

20. Science Judge Makes rulings on the acceptability of answers Controls the buzzer system Responds to challenges made by students Passes out, collects, and explains answers to the TCQs

21. Rules Judge Ensures all officials are performing their roles correctly Keeps close eye on scoring Watches the audience for signaling Responsible for room set up and breakdown

22. Scorekeeper Maintains a tally of points for both teams Toss up questions = 4 pts Bonus questions = 6 pts Team Challenge Questions = 20 pts

23. Timekeeper Keeps track of 2 clocks: Game clock for buzzer halves (6 minutes) and TCQs (2- 5 minutes) Stopwatch for buzzing in (5 seconds) and answering questions (3 seconds) For bonus questions: 20 seconds to answer

24. Room Runner Runs TCQs to the Judges’ Appeals room to be graded Picks up new questions from Ocean Bowl Central between rounds Answers room needs

25. Types of Responses from Students Once a question is read by the moderator, the students can respond in three ways, they can either: Wait to be recognized by the moderator before answering Interrupt the reading of the question, be recognized, then answer. Blurt out the answer before being recognized.

26. Scoring Matrix for Toss Ups Type of Response Correct Answer Incorrect Answer Recognized+40 Interrupt+4-4 Blurt00

27. 2016 Volunteer Orientation Let’s Play!!! Insert Regional Logo Here

28. Kristen Yarincik, Director kyarincik@oceanleadership.org Melissa Brodeur, Program Manager mbrodeur@oceanleadership.org Amanda Holloway, Program Specialist aholloway@oceanleadership.org National Ocean Sciences Bowl www.nosb.org www.nosb.org