The 2016 LowCountry Brain Bee Dr Keri Mans

The 2016 Low-Country Brain Bee Dr. Keri Mans Armstrong State University

What’s all the BUZZ about? • The Brain Bee: – A non-profit organization that sponsors a neuroscience camp and competition for local high school students in grades 9 -12.

Events!? 1. Brain Bee Boot Camp! – Enhance your neuro knowledge!

Boot Camp • Saturday, October 15 th – 10: 00 AM, ASU Science Center • A stimulating day of brain learning & activities! – Brain Facts Scavenger Hunt – Lunch & Learn with Neuro Experts – Interaction with ASU faculty – FREE participation & attendance

Events!? 1. Brain Bee Boot Camp! – Enhance your neuro knowledge! 2. Local Low-Country Competition. – Show off your neuro skills and compete for prizes!

Low-Country Brain Bee Competition • When/Where: Saturday, October 29 th – 9: 00 AM, ASU Science Center • Who: Students, grades 9 -12, from Savannah and the surrounding region • What: Camaraderie, learning, a little competition and a lot of neuroscience fun!

Events!? 1. Brain Bee Boot Camp! – Enhance your neuro knowledge! 2. Local Low-Country Competition. – Show off your neuro skills and compete for prizes! 3. National Brain Bee Competition – All-expense paid trip to National competition Baltimore, MD for Local winner!

National Competition • When/Where: March 17 -19, 2017 – Washington, DC • Competition design: 100 point competition, highest score after the all sections wins! • Human Neuroanatomy Practical (25%) • Written Test (10%) • Neurohistology (10%) • MRI identification (10%) • Patient Diagnosis (20%) • Oral Question and Answer (25%)

Study Resources • Brain. Facts Book – Free e-book – Contains all necessary materials for Boot Camp and Brain Bee Competition • Available at armstrongbrainbee. weebly. com – Can be used alongside brainfacts. org for preparation

Contact Information • Ready to compete? – Contact Dr. Keri Mans: • Armstrong. brainbee@gmail. com • 912 -344 -3245 • Armstrong State University – Armstrong Center, Room 203 • Armstrongbrainbee. weebly. com

The 2016 Low-Country Brain Bee BEE there, or BEE square!!