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SOUTH JERSEY REGIONAL BRAIN BEE
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This is a unique opportunity for the high school students in South Jersey and surrounding
areas to compete for attractive prizes and show off their knowledge in Neurosciences.
The first-ever competition is initiated this year through co-operation between educational
institutions, non-profit organizations and business leaders in the area. The winner
of the competiotion will represent the SJBB in the National and, potentially, International
Brain Bee.
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INTERNATIONAL BRAIN BEE
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Students that participate in the Bees are eligible to win prizes like cash, research
internships, and trips to other Brain Bee competitions.
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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.
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