Navarro Garcia Ernesto, Leon Sebastian, Walcott-Bedeau Gabrielle
Physiology and Neuroscience, St George's University, Saint George's, Saint George, Grenada.
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA.
MedEdPublish (2016). 2024 Feb 15;14:5. doi: 10.12688/mep.20152.1. eCollection 2024.
The Brain Bee serves as an international platform providing high school students with opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level education in neuroscience. This annual competition welcomes participation from high school students and schools, fostering both individual- and team-based competition in a dynamic and engaging manner. The assessment involves a primary multiple-choice and short-answer exam, a secondary neuroanatomical lab practical exam, and a final oral exam administered by affiliated faculty or coordinators. During the final oral exam, the top ten students are given three chances and simultaneously respond to the same question. They write their answers on individual whiteboards until only one student remains. This unique format not only adds an element of excitement, but also allows students to build confidence within themselves and connections within STEM fields. The importance of local Brain Bees is emphasized as winners from these chapters earn the opportunity to compete nationally, and potentially internationally. Throughout the academic year, local Brain Bees, led by college students and faculty, educate high school students about various neuroscientific fields and their STEM applications through interactive and engaging sessions. These sessions culminate in an annual competition where students explore the intricacies of the human brain, spanning human physiology, pathology, and behavior. The program also exposes students to anatomical models, research, and guest speakers within the field of neuroscience. To ensure the success and continuity of local chapters, our 12-tips article provides valuable advice for running a safe and smoothly operating Brain Bee program, promoting sustained participation and enthusiasm.
脑科学知识竞赛是一个国际平台，为高中生提供接受神经科学本科和研究生水平教育的机会。这项年度竞赛欢迎高中生和学校参与，以充满活力和吸引力的方式促进个人和团队竞赛。评估包括一次主要的多项选择题和简答题考试、一次次要的神经解剖学实验室实践考试，以及由附属教师或协调员进行的最终口试。在最终口试中，排名前十的学生有三次机会，并同时回答同一个问题。他们在各自的白板上写下答案，直到只剩下一名学生。这种独特的形式不仅增添了兴奋感，还让学生们增强了自信心，并在STEM领域建立了联系。强调了当地脑科学知识竞赛的重要性，因为这些分会的获胜者有机会参加全国乃至国际比赛。在整个学年中，由大学生和教师带领的当地脑科学知识竞赛通过互动性和趣味性强的课程，向高中生传授各种神经科学领域及其在STEM中的应用知识。这些课程在年度竞赛中达到高潮，学生们在竞赛中探索人类大脑的复杂性，涵盖人类生理学、病理学和行为学。该项目还让学生接触神经科学领域的解剖模型、研究成果和特邀演讲者。为确保当地分会的成功与延续，我们的12条建议文章为安全、顺利地开展脑科学知识竞赛项目提供了宝贵建议，并促进持续参与和热情。
