Denison: Brain Bee

Denison University’s family-friendly Brain Bee tests high school students’ knowledge about the brain. "But don’t be too scared of it," says Nestor Matthews, associate professor of psychology and director of the contest. "We provide a study guide on our website." The study guide, "Brain Facts," can be found on the Brain Bee websitewww.denison.edu/-matthewsn/brainbee and is a mini-text book on the brain, complete with index. This year’s Brain Bee takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, in the Lecture Hall of the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road). Participation is free and open to the public, but participants must be registered on the Brain Bee website. For more information, contact Nestor Matthews at 740-587-5782 or visit www.denison.edu.
 
All participants will receive a free Brain Bee T-shirt and are eligible to earn money for themselves and a neuroscience-related charity when they answer questions correctly. The winner will earn a travel award to the U.S. National Brain Bee competition at the University of Maryland this March.
 
"The brain is a fascinating organ," says Matthews. "It’s worth a lifetime of study. The Brain Bee is an entertaining and informative way to introduce our high school students to this everyday marvel."