THE NEW MEXICO BRAIN BEE
Join us for the New Mexico Brain Bee: March 1, 2025
The New Mexico Brain Bee, held at the University of New Mexico EVERY SPRING, is a Neuroscience-focused competition for the teens (15-17) of New Mexico, hosted by our local chapter for the Society for Neurosciences at UNM
We challenge our teens to learn about the brain through 'Brain Facts' and through 'Science of the Brain' and then they compete for a spot to travel to the National Brain Bee Competition to compete against regional Brain Bee winners.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BRAIN BEE 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Brain Bee 2023!
Congratulations to the winners!
1st place: Manas 'Mo' Kandath from Eldorado High School
2nd place: Kathleen McCargar from Amy Biehl High School
3rd place: Arjun Ganesh from Albuquerque Academy
STUDY FOR THE BRAIN BEE
No studying required, but if you are trying to win,
here is your main study tool:
All Lab Practical and Written Brain Bee Questions are taken from this free book!
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Brain Bee Bootcamp available through the International Youth Neuroscience Association :
~~~For our most competitive participants~~~
UNM trainee-led study sessions occurring via zoom:
Monday, Jan. 13 from 4-5:30 PM MT and/or
Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 4-5:30 PM MT
Join one or both!
Interested in the Brain Bee, but not sure it's right for you?
Each study session will begin with a 5-10 min overview of what
to expect from the New Mexico Brain Bee
THE BRAIN BEE
The winner of the New Mexico competition competes at the National Brain Bee!
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UNM's neuroscience experts have led the annual regional Brain Bee in New Mexico since 2015.
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Neurosciences trainees and professors prepare a day celebrating neuroscience with lab tours, presentations from scientists, and the Brain Bee competition comprised of lab practical, written, and oral questions on a variety of neuroscience topics.
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The winner of the New Mexico Brain Bee will receive funds to support travel for you and a chaperone to attend the USA Brain Bee Championship to compete against Brain Bee winners from across the United States.
USING YOUR HEAD TO MAKE HEADLINES!
Article published by our very own Dr. Lauren Topper (Feb 2015)
Michale Haederle discusses the revival of our Regional Brain Bee in 2023
El Webb covers our exciting March 2023 Brain Bee and interviews our winner!
Article published by our very own Dr. Lauren Topper (Feb 2015)