The seventh annual McMaster Brain Bee took place yesterday (February 16), bringing together nearly 100 high school students from Hamilton, Halton and Niagara to compete for the title of "best brain" by answering questions on topics such as intelligence, memory, emotions, movement, stress, aging, and sleep.

"The number of students attending the Brain Bee continues to increase, and interest in the field is growing rapidly," says Judith Shedden, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour. "The Brain Bee is an excellent opportunity for us to reach out to the public, and gives us a chance to show off McMaster to the brightest local minds."

McMaster University will also host the second annual CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee from May 28-29th. Competitors will come from all across Canada to compete for the national title, and the national winner will go on to compete internationally.

The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, the Faculty of Science, Experiential Education, Titles Bookstore, and the Alumni Association at McMaster University sponsor the Brain Bee.

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