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) …
2021 IBB World Championship
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 …
Important textbooks for the biology olympiad
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 …
Recommended Cell Biology textbooks for the Biology Olympiad
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 …
How to prepare for the biology olympiad without reading a ton of textbooks
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, …
Beginner’s Guide to the Biology Olympiad
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 …
Mnemonics of hormones for the biology olympiad
The endocrine system is by far the most complicated in the biology olympiad. There are tons of different hormones, tons of different functions carried out by one hormones, and tons of different regulators that control their secretion. So to help you memorize hormones faster and with less effort, we put together this list of mnemonics and diagrams. To be honest, …
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Summer Research Internship
Open to high school students preparing to enter their junior or senior year, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Summer Research Internship offers aspiring scientists an immersive laboratory experience with MPFI researchers. This six-week internship is designed for students with an interest in brain structure, function and development, and the advanced imaging techniques and technologies used in neuroscience. …
USABO semifinal problem-solving sessions before USABO 2022 semis
We will be running 4 x 2hr long USABO semifinal prep classes in which we will solve USABO 2021 semifinals, USABO 2020 semifinals and if you want and we have time we will also do the USABO 2021 open exam. Timetable: March 5 – 12-2pm EST March 6 – 12-2pm EST March 12 – 12-2pm EST March 13 – 12-2pm EST To sign up, go …
Submit Your Essays Today to the DNA Day Essay Contest!
The 2022 DNA Day Essay Contest submission site is now open! The site will be open until the first week of March for you to submit your students’ essays and a chance to win a classroom lab equipment grant, obtain feedback from genetics professionals, and celebrate human genetics! Submission Resources: If you have submitted an essay since 2019, please refer to these instructions. If you have not …
USABO 2O22 Registration is now open
ABOUT THE USABOAs the premiere biology competition for high school students in the United States, the USA Biolympiad (USABO) enriches the life science education of nearly 10,000 talented students annually. It provides the motivation, curricular resources, and skills training to take them beyond their classroom experience to the level of international competitiveness. Check out “What Is the USABO?” in the toolbar …
Intensive Introductory USABO Preparation Course 2021
Greetings from Biolympiads! We are inviting all beginners preparing for USABO 2022 to join our Intensive Introductory USABO Preparation Course. Many of our students are in the Top 100 and Top 50 nationwide. In addition, every year we have 3-4 students among the 20 USABO National finalists. The goal of the Biolympiads Training Program is to prepare highly motivated students to compete in …
The results of the International Biology Olympiad have been announced
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is the final stage of the Biology Olympiad in which the national winners of local olympiads compete among themselves. Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd International Biology Olympiad in Lisbon/Portugal has been cancelled. The IBO 2021 competition was expected to take place in Lisbon, Portugal this year, but instead it was online in the format of …
What’s new in 2022 USABO
2022 USABO Changes Exams All exams will be online at one time and on one day administered by the Art of Problem Solving. Test Administrators will continue to proctor the online exams and are required to complete the Test Administrator Certificate that includes the USABO Honor Code. Students will continue to complete the Student Certificates that includes the USABO Honor …
International Biology Olympiad 2021
IBO Exam Schedule 2021 Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, the 32nd International Biology Olympiad in Lisbon/Portugal has been cancelled. A virtual subsequent event IBO 2021 Challenge is now scheduled from 18 July – 23 July 2021. Read the article below to know more about the IBO challenge 2021 exam schedule. IBO 2021 Challenge Dates The world’s largest International Biology …
Problem solving for USABO Masterclasses
Are you preparing for #USABO 2022? Then join our free Problem Solving Masterclasses for USABO this summer taught by USABO semifinalists and the Top 20 camp participants! Sign up at https://forms.gle/cUha64EtRBdnFCbS7! #biology #olympiad #biolympiads This summer we are offering 5 amazing 2 hr sessions to help you prepare for USABO 2022 completely free of charge! The sessions will be taught …
IBO 2021 Syllabus
Before going to the exam students must need to check the syllabus of IBO. The syllabus consists of complete details i.e. name of the chapter and the topics which come in the exam. The complete IBO Syllabus is given below under the table. Part I- Theoretical Part of IBO Name of The Chapter Name of The Topic Cell Biology Structure and Function …
Join the Thomas Jefferson Biology Bowl 2021
We are pleased to announce that Thomas Jefferson Highschool For Science And Technology is hosting its first biology bowlthis year! This is a team-based biology competition that will be conducted in two phases. The first phase is an open round (anyone can sign up) with a 100 question, 90 minutes, multiple-choice assessment occurring on May 8th. This assessment happens from 4 pm – 8 pm EST, …
9th Annual Upper Valley Brain Bee
The registration for the Upper Valley Brain Bee is now open! Here’s going to be the format for this year’s test: Start time, 11am EST Part 1. Written Questions This consists of 1-page document containing 15 questions. The answers will either be true/false or fill-in-the-blank. This will be a google form, and you will have 20 minutes to complete this …
National USA Brain Bee 2021
2020/2021 VIRTUAL NATIONAL COMPETITION INFORMATION Just like many competitions this year, the National USA Brain Bee competition will take place virtual. To find out more about the competition and resources that will help you prepare for the competition, check the details below. The 2020/2021 National Virtual Brain Bee Championship will be held Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th, 2021. The …