2026 McMaster Brain Bee

High school students in the Hamilton-Halton and surrounding area from grades 9 through 12 are welcome to compete at the Hamilton local brain bee, hosted by the department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PNB) at McMaster University. Students will demonstrate their knowledge about the brain and neuroscience, including fascinating topics involving intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, aging, sleep, addiction, and more. Participating is a valuable experience that students can add to their resume — not to mention the possibility of winning prizes and fame! Most importantly, we hope that the brain bee experience will inspire students to learn more about neuroscience and mental health and imagine themselves as tomorrow’s neuroscientists. Competition Date and Schedule The 2026 Hamilton Brain Bee will be held in person at McMaster University on Wednesday April 8, 2026, the exact schedule will be announced closer to the date. Registration for the 2026 Hamilton Brain Bee will open on Wednesday March 4, 2025! A link will be made available here on that date. WEBSITE --> https://brainbee.ca/local-bees/hamilton/