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15-year-old Canadian high school student Helene Li is the 2022 International Brain Bee (IBB) World Champion. Second place went to 17-year-old Anmol Bhatia from the USA, and third place to 17-year-old Ugne Birstonaite from Lithuania. The winners were announced at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2022 in Paris. The 11 finalists joined the conference stage by Zoom …
Let’s be honest – biology is one of those theory-heavy subjects out of all sciences. The more facts and concepts you know, the more chances you have to succeed in the biology olympiad. Thus, on the Internet, you can find a ton of reading lists with different textbooks recommended for the biology olympiad preparation. One of them can be found …
The Junior Biology Olympiad Training program focuses on introducing biology to middle school students (grade 6 to 8) with the aim of inspiring the young learners to advance to the Biology Olympiad in high school. The course is designed for students from around the world. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will cover the most important biology topics which …
We are very excited to announce our upcoming Introduction to Neuroscience 2022 Summer Course! This program will be a live, free introductory course available for all students. Participation in the course includes watching and participating in live lectures from accredited professionals, discussions and workshops with TAs, and lively engagement with like-minded peers and lovers of neuroscience! There are several important positions open …
The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2022. Now in its ninth year, the contest promotes interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world. Submissions through the IYNA Journal are open to students in high school or an equivalent secondary school program during the Spring 2022 semester. If …
Gerald Bergtrom, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Copyright Year: 2018 ISBN 13: 9780996150248 Publisher: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Language: English Formats Available ONLINE PDF Conditions of Use AttributionCC BY Source: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/244 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Cell Tour, Life’s Properties and Evolution, Studying Cells Chapter 2: Basic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Chapter 3: Details of Protein Structure Chapter 4: Bioenergetics Chapter …
After two rounds of challenging online exams, twenty USABO Finalists. (To view the 2022 USABO National Finalists, click here are invited to a residential training program where they learn advanced biological concepts and exacting lab skills at the USABO National Finals. 2022 USA Biolympiad National Finalists California Yufei Chen, University High School, Irvine Yating Liu, Troy High School, Walnut Lawrence Long, BASIS Independent Silicon …
CaliforniaYufei Chen, University High School, IrvineYating Liu, Troy High School, WalnutLawrence Long, BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, San JoseAditya Sivakumar, Mira Loma High School, El Dorado HillsJulianne Wu, University High School, IrvineRichard Zhu, North Hollywood Senior High School, North HollywoodColoradoSophie Ling Wang, Fossil Ridge High School, Fort CollinsKentuckyLuke Zhang Mo, duPont Manual High School, LouisvilleJonah Xinting Xu, duPont Manual High School, …
This program consists of 20 weeks of intensive training to prepare students for the USABO 2023 Open and Semifinal exams. The USA Biology Olympiad is the premier biology competition in the USA. The competition begins in February with the Open Exam, which is open to every high school student. This year all students are invited to the Semifinals, and the …
Our conferences consists of debates, workshops, seminars and competitions tailored to expose high school students to pioneering research, inspiring projects, as well as unique STEM ideas and career insights. These sessions that students sign up to according to their interests and time zones, includes sessions with top professionals and other passionate STEM students. Subjects include, but not limited to Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Computer science, …
The IYNA is excited to announce our upcoming summer course: Introduction to Neuroscience – 2022! We want to call your attention to a few things: We have compiled a form (linked right here) which includes all the applications for this program. Simply select the application you want, fill it out, and submit! The interest form for participants and the logistics …
Human physiology and anatomy are crucial topics in the biology olympiad. They typically make up around 25% of the exam. So knowing the key concepts of the human body is essential if you want to succeed in the competition. Below you will find some indispensable resources and links where you can learn human physiology and anatomy. A free online textbook …
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The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2022. Now in its ninth year, the contest promotes interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world. Three submission categories are available: IYNA-INS High School Neuroethics Essay Competition General Audience Academic One …
Are you interested in taking part in the neuroscience competition called the Brain Bee but you are not sure of how to register and take part in the local Brain Bee? Don’t worry! We made a list of National Brain Bees which will help you find the one in your country. Check the list below: Argentina Coordinator: Cecilia Bouzat (inbouzat@criba.edu.ar) …
Following the cancellation of last year’s competition, the 2021 International Brain Bee (IBB) World Championship crowned two World Champions. 16-year-old Viktoriia Vydzhak from the Ukraine is the 2021 World Champion and 17-year-old Rahil Patel from the United States took the title for 2020. Both will receive a monetary prize of $3,000. Both second place winners are from Malaysia: Ahmed Adam …
Check How To Prepare for the Biology Olympiad And Science Competitions by Martyna Petrulyte. Also amazing books include: Campbell Biology Campbell Biology (11th Edition) (9780134093413): Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece: Books Life: The Science of Biology Life: The Science of Biology (9781429298643): David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig …
Cell biology is becoming a more and more poplar topic in the biology olympiad. This is not surprising given that cell biology underlies many biological processes and pathways. Knowing the most important aspects of the cell will be of great benefit in the biology olympiad. So you might be wondering what kind of books to read to prepare for the …
I know the struggle, busy people. In this hectic world (almost) nobody never has time. And when it comes to the biology olympiad, it is even more impossible to cover all study materials in a short time. Some time ago I published this list of recommended biology textbooks for the olympiad. Honestly, when you look at it, you might fell overwhelmed, …
It’s no surprise that biology is understandably vast. Knowing what and when do is critical to success for any Biology Olympiad. Moreover, having a clear idea of what steps you need to undertake will help you get the most enjoyment out of biology, too. So before we review the most important things that you need to do when preparing for …
