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The Brain Research Centre, Axis Research Solutions, Vancouver Coastal
Health Research Institute, and NeuroDevNet present:

 Vancouver's Fourth 

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“What seems astonishing is that a mere three-pound object, made of the same atoms that constitute everything else under the sun, is capable of directing virtually everything that humans have done: flying to the moon and hitting seventy home runs, writing Hamlet and building the Taj Mahal – even unlocking the secrets of the brain itself.” – Joel Havemann, from A Life Shaken

Do you think about how you think, feel and learn? Do the mysteries complex behavioural responses of man and beast fascinate you? Ever wonder how the organ than can contemplate its very existence works? Then this is the place for you! A chance to pit your cognitive skills against those of your peers, strengthen those synapses and come out on top!!! 


Brain Bee In a Nutshell:

What: The Brain Bee is a spelling bee-styled competition that tests you on the brain and nervous system. It is open to all high school students (grades 10-12) and no pre-requisites are required for participation.  This competition is held across Canada and around the world, and is guaranteed to get your adrenalin pumpin'! 

Why

    * have fun learning about the organ that makes us "tick"

    * give your neurons a great workout

    * show off your cognitive abilities

    * get the chance to participate in the national brain bee

How: For the year 2012, to Prepare, study the Brain Facts book. 

 

The results are in for 2012 VBB!

We are pleased to annouce our top five contestants:

1st: Laronna Sewell, Grade 11, Kelowna Secondary School (Kelowna)

2nd: Anokh Singh Dhillon, Grade 11, Tamanawis Secondary School (Surrey)

3rd: Sara Vera Marjanovic, Grade 12, King George Secondary School (Vancouver)

4th: Ningxin (Linda) Zhu, Grade 11, Eric Hamber Secondary School (Vancouver)

5th: Gary Xie, Grade 10, Semiahmoo Secondary School (Surrey)

Congratulations to all our contestants! Great job everyone!

Event highlights

Our amazing contestants: great job and great smiles, everyone!

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Let the Bee begin: "May the odds be forever in your favor".

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Not just book smarts: A taste of "wet lab" - sheep brain anatomy 101

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A taste of the neuroscience technology: what is this magic!?

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Our top five contestants: Congratulations on a spectacular performance!

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More photos will be up soon on our facebook page. "Like" us to keep up-to-date on the lastest news, or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

Special thanks to:  

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And our wonderful volunteers!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 18:07
 

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