INTERNATIONAL BRAIN BEE
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Mission Statement
To motivate students to learn about the brain and to inspire them to pursue careers in neuroscience or medicine.
About This Cause
For over two decades, the International Brain Bee (IBB) has played an important role in promoting the field of neuroscience among high school students, inspiring many to pursue careers in neuroscience or medicine. In today’s climate, marked by misinformation and deglobalization, it is more crucial than ever to foster an appreciation for the importance of science and brain research. By engaging students globally, the IBB contributes to developing a culturally diverse neuroscience workforce. The IBB inspires the next generation of neuroscientists by organizing competitive and educational events, which include social programming, tailored for high school students. It enables access to neuroscience education during adolescence, a pivotal time when individuals are gathering important information about their future academic and career pursuits. Neuroscience presents an exciting subject and an opportunity to teach students how advancements in neuroscience are influencing society, shaping public policy, and impacting fields like education, mental health, and law. The IBB also informs students about the ethical challenges that arise as neuroscience is applied to these areas. By engaging teenagers and by extension their families, the Brain Bee program bridges the gap between the academic community and the public’s perception of neuroscience. The IBB hosts two annual events: 1) A virtual IBB World Championship for national Brain Bee champions from around the world, held in conjunction with Neuroscience (the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience). 2) An in-person IBB NextGen event hosted at a major neuroscience conference for the top winners of the World Championship. The IBB was incorporated in 2018 as non-profit educational organization, and is supported and governed by five international neuroscience and educational organizations: the Alzheimer's Association, the American Psychological Association (APA), the Dana Foundation, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). Ways to Get Involved and Support the IBB: The growth and success of the entire Brain Bee program – from local chapters to the annual IBB World Championship – relies upon a network of highly committed volunteers around the world. Scientists, educators, or advocates of science communication are welcome to get involved. Volunteers can get engaged in existing Brain Bees or start a new Brain Bee competition. The IBB website shows the list of countries that currently host Brain Bee competitions. Other volunteer opportunities with the IBB range from being judges for competitions, to being involved in IBB committees and working groups for the creation of academic content, fundraising, outreach and communications.