Outreach and the Community

Hamilton Brain Bee
The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is proud to host the Annual Hamilton Brain Bee, a neuroscience challenge for high school students in the Hamilton-Halton area (including Ancaster, Burlington, Dundas, Grimsby, Hamilton, and Stoney Creek). During the competition, students demonstrate their knowledge about the brain and neuroscience, including fascinating topics like memory, stress, movement, addiction, sleep, and neurological disorders. Students in grades 9-12 are welcome, and registration is free!

For more information, contact Dr. Judith Shedden at , or visit our website at https://brainbee.ca/local-bees/hamilton/.

Canadian National Brain Bee
The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour is proud to host the Annual Canadian National Bree Bee, a neuroscience challenge for high school students across Canada! This event is meant to inspire young minds to pursue careers in scientific research and medicine. The winner of the Canadian National Brain Bee earns fame, prizes, a research internship, and a spot at the International Brain Bee!
For more information, contact Dr. Judith Shedden at , or visit our website at https://brainbee.ca.

LIVELab
The LIVELab is a 106-seat research-based performance theatre and testing centre. In addition to neuroscientific research, the LIVELab encourages creative use of technology in unique music and multi-media performances.

• The LIVELab Concert Series offers high quality artistic performances for the community and creates memorable one-of-a-kind showcases for local and national artists.

• The NeuroMusic Conference welcomes prominent international music cognition researchers to present their latest studies to an audience of psychologists, neuroscientists, musicians, educators, graduate and undergraduate students, and interested community members.

• Go behind the scenes at LIVELab! Free behind the scenes public tours for groups and individuals are offered by LIVELab students and staff throughout the year. Tours are held monthly and take approximately 45 minutes. Email for upcoming tour dates.

• The LIVELab is also one of the featured events in ScienceRendezvous, a nationwide family festival that “takes science out of the lab and onto the street.” Check out the LIVELab's virtual Science Rendezvous page for some fun games related to Music and Movement!

For more information on the LIVELab, email or visit us at https://livelab.mcmaster.ca.

McMaster Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
The McMaster Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) is an integrated network of academics and professionals in science and engineering fields. Together, we aim to support, celebrate, and advocate for diversity & equity at McMaster University and in our surrounding community through community outreach, mentorship, and an annual conference. McMaster WISE is organized by an interdisciplinary team of graduate and undergraduate students.
For more information, contact , or visit our website at www.science.mcmaster.ca/wise.

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Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
McMaster University
Psychology Building (PC), Room 102
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4K1

Contact Information

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone:
+1 (905) 525-9140 ext.23000
Email:

Mailing Address

Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
McMaster University
Psychology Building (PC)
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4K1

Contact Information

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Telephone:
+1 (905) 525-9140 ext.23000
Email: