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Posted on Feb. 10: High school students prepare for brain storm

Brains are buzzing as Hamilton-area high school students prepare for McMaster's first annual "brain bee," a competition that will earn the winner a trip to Baltimore to compete for a honey pot of prizes including a $3,000 US cash scholarship. Judith Shedden, associate psychology professor, is working with undergraduate and graduate students on her "brain bee crew" to co-ordinate the first event of its kind in Hamilton, guaranteeing one participant a chance to compete with 40 other regional winners across Canada and the United States for the international title. "The annual brain bee is a great opportunity for us to share with local high school students our fascination with brain and neuroscience research, and to encourage them to think about making brain research a career," she says. "Our brain bee crew is visiting a number of high schools to talk to students, and during the competition, high school students will have the opportunity to chat with McMaster psychology students about their own brain research."

Posted on Feb. 10: Marcello Campanaro to head Marauder football team

McMaster quarterback and strength & conditioning coach Marcello Campanaro is the new head coach of the Marauder football program, four-time defending Yates Cup champions. Campanaro takes over one of the country's most successful university football programs and will guide the Marauders in its quest for continued excellence on the field, in the classroom and in community service. The McMaster graduate, who completed his bachelor of physical education degree in 1984, worked under Greg Marshall, the head coach of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats and former McMaster head coach, for the past seven seasons. Campanaro's appointment reflects McMaster's ongoing commitment to the players and coaches who have made the Marauders a national power over the last half-decade. He will assume the reins as head coach and offensive co-ordinator, the same dual-roles held by Marshall during his time on the McMaster sideline.