Neuroscience

Meet Aryan Kalluvila

Q: How does it feel to win the Chicago Brain Bee and head to the national competition?

A: I won on my second attempt at Chicago. I am excited to learn more about neuroscience as I continue ahead to the national competition.

Q: Why did you want to participate in the Bee?

A: I've enjoyed learning about neuroscience ever since I was a kid. I wanted to explore it a little bit more, so I decided to participate in the Bee.

Q: How did you prepare for this Bee and what will be your strategy for the National Brain Bee in April?

A: I utilized over 1,000 flashcards to prepare for the bee and wrote questions down from the Brain Facts book directly. Going through every part of the book and creating flashcards is the way to go to prepare. For the National Bee, I plan on becoming a little more familiar with neuroanatomy and neurohistology, as those are major facets tested.

Q: What do you plan to study in college? Do you have plans for a specific future profession?

A: I plan to study neuroscience or molecular biology in college, and I hope to become a neurosurgeon someday.

Q: What advice do you have for high school (and even middle school) students who wish to participate in the Bee?

A: My biggest piece of advice would be to start early. The Brain Facts book is a very content-rich textbook with many deep chapters. I would recommend making flashcards for each chapter and going through some of them daily. Spacing yourself is important!