Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the competition?
A: High school students ages 14-18 in Baltimore City are eligible to participate. Due to a recent structural reorganization directed by the National Brain Bee Organization, we will be unable to accommodate students outside of Baltimore City. Students from Baltimore County and Harford County students are eligible to compete in the Baltimore County Brain Bee competition to be held at Stevenson University. Please contact Dr. Ingrid Tulloch for more information on the Baltimore County Brain Bee. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Q: If I participated in a brain bee before, am I eligible to participate again?
A: If you were a participant of any bee in a previous year and wish to participate in our bee this new year, you are welcome to do so, so long as you are still a high school student between the ages of 14-18 attending a Baltimore City high school. However, you may only enter one bee per year. If you participate in any other bee this year, you are disqualified from participating in a second bee within this year.
Q: What do the winners get?
A: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive cash prizes up to $150. In addition, the 1st place winner is invited to participate in the U.S. National Brain Bee competition.
Q: What should I study to prepare myself for the competition?
A: All questions are derived from this Brain Facts booklet available at the Society for Neuroscience website: http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/. Please download and use this as a study guide. In addition, there are sample questions available on the International Brain Bee website.
Q: Are students allowed to register and work in teams?
A: The Brain Bee is an individual competition. However, we welcome schools and teachers to bring multiple students to compete.
Q: Is there a registration or participation fee?
A: Nope. The Brain Bee is a free competition. In addition, refreshments will be served to attendees.
Q: How do I register as a participant?
A: Please visit our registration page for more details.
Q: Will participants receive a certificate of attendance?
A: Yes. All participants will receive a Brain Bee Certificate to commemorate the wonderful job they've done in the competition.
Q: Are parents, guardians, and teachers allowed in the competition venue?
A: Absolutely! We encourage teachers and guardians to attend and cheer on the students.
Q: Where do I go for more information?
A: Here are a few links to get you started:
1. International Brain Bee
2. Society For Neuroscience
3. Brain Facts
4. Neuroscience for Kids
A: High school students ages 14-18 in Baltimore City are eligible to participate. Due to a recent structural reorganization directed by the National Brain Bee Organization, we will be unable to accommodate students outside of Baltimore City. Students from Baltimore County and Harford County students are eligible to compete in the Baltimore County Brain Bee competition to be held at Stevenson University. Please contact Dr. Ingrid Tulloch for more information on the Baltimore County Brain Bee. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Q: If I participated in a brain bee before, am I eligible to participate again?
A: If you were a participant of any bee in a previous year and wish to participate in our bee this new year, you are welcome to do so, so long as you are still a high school student between the ages of 14-18 attending a Baltimore City high school. However, you may only enter one bee per year. If you participate in any other bee this year, you are disqualified from participating in a second bee within this year.
Q: What do the winners get?
A: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive cash prizes up to $150. In addition, the 1st place winner is invited to participate in the U.S. National Brain Bee competition.
Q: What should I study to prepare myself for the competition?
A: All questions are derived from this Brain Facts booklet available at the Society for Neuroscience website: http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/. Please download and use this as a study guide. In addition, there are sample questions available on the International Brain Bee website.
Q: Are students allowed to register and work in teams?
A: The Brain Bee is an individual competition. However, we welcome schools and teachers to bring multiple students to compete.
Q: Is there a registration or participation fee?
A: Nope. The Brain Bee is a free competition. In addition, refreshments will be served to attendees.
Q: How do I register as a participant?
A: Please visit our registration page for more details.
Q: Will participants receive a certificate of attendance?
A: Yes. All participants will receive a Brain Bee Certificate to commemorate the wonderful job they've done in the competition.
Q: Are parents, guardians, and teachers allowed in the competition venue?
A: Absolutely! We encourage teachers and guardians to attend and cheer on the students.
Q: Where do I go for more information?
A: Here are a few links to get you started:
1. International Brain Bee
2. Society For Neuroscience
3. Brain Facts
4. Neuroscience for Kids