About the International Brain Bee

The International Brain Bee is a not-for-profit neuroscience competition for high school students. Directed by founder Dr. Norbert Myslinski of the University of Maryland, the Brain Bee is an attempt to motivate students to learn about the brain, to capture their imaginations, and to inspire them to pursue careers in biomedical brain research. There are currently about 70 Local Brain Bee coordinators worldwide that conduct competitions annually. The winner of each Local Bee is invited to attend a National Brain Bee competition in his or her own country, and the winner of each National Bee is invited to compete in the International Brain Bee Championship.

Most local coordinators are neuroscientists at universities. Others are teachers and administrators from high schools, museums, and industry who are interested in science education and community outreach.

Why Participate?

According to its founder, Dr. Myslinski, "The International Brain Bee motivates our youth to learn more about the brain... We need their energy and their passion to help find cures for Autism, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other brain disorders."

There are many reasons to participate in the International Brain Bee competition. Our students enjoy meeting teenagers from other schools, cities and countries while they learn more about the science of the brain. The IBB competition is a great opportunity for these students to expose themselves to more difficult reading materials than they may find in their high schools, and thus helps prepare them for college. Organizations that host Bees gain recognition in their community - these outreach programs often attract the media and offer free publicity to Brain Bee sponsors.

Students that participate in the Bees are eligible to win prizes like cash, research internships, and trips to other Brain Bee competitions.

Eligibility

Any high school student in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to compete in one of the Local Brain Bees. A student can only compete in one Local Bee per year. The winners of the Local Bees are invited to the National Bees, and the winners of the National Bees are invited to the International Championship. Students who have previously competed in the International Championship are not eligible to participate in it again, although they may compete in Local and National Brain Bees in subsequent years.

More Information

For more information about Brain Bees outside the United States, please contact your respective Local or National Coordinators.

For more information about how you can be a part of the International Brain Bee, please follow the links below!

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