MACHIAS — High school students from throughout Maine will get a chance to test their knowledge of neuroscience when the University of Maine at Machias hosts the first Maine Regional Brain Bee in February.
Open to students in grades 9-12, the regional competition is associated with the International Brain Bee, a not-forprofit neuroscience competition founded by Dr. Norbert Myslinski of the University of Maryland. The competition is intended to increase high school students’ interest in the brain and inspire them to pursue careers in brain research.
The winner of the Maine Regional Brain Bee will be eligible to compete in the National Brain Bee, held at the University of Maryland in March.
A free webinar will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, to allow potential participants, parents, high school advisors and guidance counselors to learn more about the event.
Organizers will also provide potential participants with free access to an online study course to help them prepare.
The deadline to register is Monday, Jan. 25.
The Brain Bee will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 2 in the UMM Science Building.
To register or for more information, email Lois-Ann Kuntz at lkuntz@maine.edu with “Brain Bee” in the subject line, or visit www.machias.edu/ mainebrain bee.
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