Competitions are opportunities to learn more, demonstrate your skills, and connect with other Earth science enthusiasts!
<aside> ⚠️ The three competitions highlighted here are not a comprehensive list, but rather just the ones Emmanuel has experience in. Other competitions, like Envirothon and NOSB, exist.
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If you’re unsure about competing, Emmanuel has included his perspective in About & Fun Stuff. It might be helpful to you.
<aside> 💡 In the interest of increasing access to Earth science, most resources listed below are publicly available. ****Contact Emmanuel to discuss access to restricted resources.
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Every year, the United States Earth Science Organization administers a national Open Exam that covers a spectrum of Earth science concepts. The exam can be taken by all US high schoolers, and middle schoolers can take the test for practice.
The USESO website explains the US Team selection process for the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) and gives practice resources. Two helpful documents from the website are included below.
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<aside> 💡 Jump straight to USESO Review if your current focus is on quickly preparing for the USESO Open Exam.
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Science Bowl is a fast-paced buzzing game in which pairs of teams battle for the highest score. The competition is held at both the middle and high school levels.
The US Department of Energy’s Science Bowl website explains the tournament in more detail and provides sample questions.