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NeuroSpark Brain Challenge 2026
Jan 3 , 2026, location (Redmond, WA ), 8-12
The competition features multiple rounds designed to test your neuroscience knowledge in a fun and engaging environment, including a written exam, a patient diagnosis video round, and a live Q&A final for top competitors.
Prizes: Trophies, tech gadgets, and gift cards will be awarded to the Top 3 winners All participants receive a certificate of participation and community impact.
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Official Event Schedule
Check-in process
Written round details
Break/networking
Oral round format
Buzzer finale
Awards ceremony
Official Event Schedule
NeuroSpark Brain Challenge
USA Brain Bee Model with Judge's Pep Talk
Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Participant Check-in & Welcome
Process: Grab your name tag, a welcome packet, and some light morning snacks. Find a seat and get ready for an exciting day of neuroscience!
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Opening Remarks & Pep Talk from the Judges
Activity: We will kick off the day with a welcome from the Team NeuroSpark founder. Immediately following, our esteemed guest judges—Assistant Professors from the University of Washington's Neuroscience Department—will deliver an inspiring pep talk.
Goal: The judges will share a bit about their journey in neuroscience and offer words of encouragement to all competitors, setting a positive and professional tone for the day.
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Part I: Written & Neuroanatomy Challenge
Format: A two-part written round taken at your seat, including multiple-choice questions and image-based identification of brain structures.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Brain Break & Refresh
Activity: A quick 15-minute break to stand up, stretch, and reset before the next challenge.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Part II: Patient Diagnosis (Video Round)
Format: Watch video clips of actors portraying patients with neurological disorders and write down your diagnosis.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Scoring Break
Activity: Lunch is on us! Eat and relax while our judges tally the scores from the morning rounds.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Finalist Announcement & A Word to the Finalists
Process: We will announce the Top 10 Finalists who are advancing. Before the final round begins, one of our judges will give a brief, final word of encouragement to the finalists on stage.
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Final Round: Live Oral Question & Answer
Format: The Top 10 finalists take the stage for a high-stakes, elimination-style Q&A round. This is the ultimate test of knowledge and composure!
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Process: We will celebrate all participants, present awards to our finalists and champion, and announce the final amount raised for our charity partners, celebrating our collective impact.
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Highlights from Past Events
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August 2025: Brain Bee coaching fundraiser
Photos: 30+ kids came together to learn about Neuroscience
Results: Together, our community raised $1,440 for the Alzheimer's Association, turning our passion for science into real-world impact