The Brain Bee is a trivia competition hosted annually by UWindsor's Faculty of Science and Behaviour, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN) program.
When?
This year’s event will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Where?
We are excited to host this event in-person on the UWindsor campus. Specific room location(s) will be shared with those who register.
Who?
High school students (grades 9 to 12) in the Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton regions are eligible to compete in the Windsor regional Brain Bee.
Prizes
The student who wins the UWindsor 2025 Brain Bee will move on to compete in the National Brain Bee, to be held in late spring 2025. Updates on the National Brain Bee available soon.
The students who place in the top three at the UWindsor 2025 Brain Bee will also be eligible for scholarships to study Science at UWindsor*.
1st place – $1500
2nd place – $1000
3rd place - $500
*Entrance scholarships will be applied to the top three students’ UWindsor account upon registration in a UWindsor Faculty of Science program.
Schedule for the day
A full schedule will be sent to registrants closer to the event. This year's event will include hands-on/interactive activities in addition to the main competition. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
How do I register for the UWindsor Brain Bee?
Registration is FREE but must be done in advance. Use the online registration form. The registration deadline is March 17, 2025.
How do I prepare for the Brain Bee?
We recommend that students use the following resources to study and prepare for the Brain Bee:
https://www.austinlim.com/open-neuroscience-initiative
https://nba.uth.tmc.edu/neuroscience/toc.htm
For more information on how to prepare for the Brain Bee, please visit: http://brainbee.ca/students/preparing-for-the-national/