Auburn Middle School 8th Grade Science Team Competes in UNL Science Bowl
Qualified for final 16-team tournament
February 15, 2010
Auburn Middle School science teacher, Klark Knipe, and five of his 8th grade students competed in the sixth annual Nebraska Middle School Science Bowl held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Science Bowl is a fast-paced question-and-answer contest where students answer questions about general science, physical science, earth science and math. A total of 40 teams from across the state participated.
The Auburn team scored well in the contest’s Pool Play and qualified for competition in the contest’s final 16-team tournament. Coach Knipe was pleased with Auburn team’s results. “I felt our kids did a great job and represented us well. I was especially pleased since this was our first time to compete.”
The Lincoln Lux Middle School took home first place honors while Elkhorn Ridge Middle School placed second.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) coordinates the Nebraska Middle School Science Bowl in conjunction with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chemistry Department. Over 75 volunteers were recruited by NRCS to help run the Science Bowl. Volunteers from Chemistry included Dr. Jim Carr, Leah Thompson, Bridget Foley, Dr. Pat Dussault, and recent alumni, Dr. Kausik Das.
