Empowering Tomorrow's Neuroscientists
Team NeuroSpark is a youth-led initiative empowering students to learn, compete, and give back through neuroscience and community service.
Hands-On Learning at Its Best
Teacher, Redmond High School
The program offers students an incredible opportunity to engage with neuroscience in a practical, fun way. Their dedication to both education and community impact is inspiring.
Inspiring Young Minds
Parent of a Participant
Team NeuroSpark goes beyond competitions—they build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility. Seeing my child excited to learn and give back to the community was truly heartwarming.
A Life-Changing Experience
Middle School Student, 8th Grade
Participating in Team NeuroSpark’s Brain Challenge made me realize how exciting neuroscience can be! I learned so much about the brain and even helped raise funds for Alzheimer’s research. I can’t wait for next year!
Our most important rule is simple: everyone is welcome. This isn't about being the most intelligent person in the room. It's about being curious and wanting to learn. If that's you, pull up a chair. We're committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to participate in science.
A Place for Everyone (Seriously, Everyone)
Navneeth Badhri
I’m a senior at Redmond High and a Top 5 national finalist in the USA Brain Bee. I lead the neuroscience curriculum and competitions, making them both engaging and challenging.
Sarah Kim
Sarah is our outreach whiz. She makes sure schools and students know who we are and how to get involved.
Priya Nair
Priya is our tech guru. He keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes and brings our digital ideas to life.
Jessica Davis
Jessica is our creative spark. She turns every project into something memorable with her designs and fresh ideas.
Our Partners
We proudly support organizations driving breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment—connecting neuroscience learning with real-world impact.
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In partnership with LWSF, we help expand educational opportunities for students across our district, promoting curiosity, equity, and hands-on science learning.
Our Community Impact
30+
We coached over 30 students from across the USA, helping them get ready for the Brain Bee competition
$1440+
Together, we raised $1,440, with every dollar going directly to the Alzheimer's Association. We have proven that students can make a tangible impact when they work together.
Last year was our first year, and we were blown away by what we could achieve as a community.
Founder Bio
Navneeth is a Top 5 USA National Brain Bee finalist and student leader who believes science is for everyone—and that learning should lead to service.
Credentials: Brain Bee achievements, leadership experience
Our Story
What Sets Us Apart
Science is cool. Using it to help our community is even cooler.
Hey, I'm Navneeth, the founder of Team NeuroSpark.
It all started with the Brain Bee. I was deeply immersed in studying for nationals—learning all this incredible information about how our brains work. Competing at that level was amazing, but I felt like something was missing. I was gaining all this knowledge, but what was I doing with it?
For me, it got personal. My science project on Alzheimer's won a national award, but the most significant thing I learned wasn't for the judges; it was seeing how much the disease affects our own community. Suddenly, just competing wasn't enough. I wanted to find a way for students like us to make a real, local difference.
So, I started Team NeuroSpark with a simple idea: Science + Service = Impact. We're a team of students who are passionate about the brain, and we decided to build something that wasn't just another competition. We wanted to make a community that learns together and gives back together.