The Brain Bee is like a spelling bee, but for neuroscience knowledge. Contestants will also get a chance to meet neuroscientists and learn about their work! Students from Northeastern Nova Scotia in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate. This is a great event for any high school students thinking about university studies in psychology, neuroscience, biology, health, human kinetics, or computer science. 

The Antigonish Brain Bee is hosted by St. Francis Xavier University.

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Preparing for the Antigonish Brain Bee
This year, the main study material for the Antigonish Brain Bee is the Open Neuroscience Initiative free textbook. We’ll also be launching an updated online course soon!

Past years:

• 2024: The 2nd Annual Brain Bee took place on March 4, 2024. Congratulations to our winner, Elise Munro of Dalbrae Academy!
• 2023: The first-ever Antigonish Brain Bee took place on March 27, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier University! Congratulations to our winner, Jaron Francis! Jaron is in grade 9 at Riverview Rural High School.