The University of Scranton holds its 25th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee

On Saturday, the University of Scranton held its 25th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee in Lackawanna County.

Offering high school students a chance to test their knowledge on topics from emotions to stress.

11 students participated.

The winner, receiving a 400 dollar prize, a $1,000 scholarship to the university, and a chance at the National Brain Bee in California.

Muyan Liu, a junior at a high school in Philadelphia, made the top spot.

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“I think there will definitely be more competition there. I’m really looking forward to keep preparing for the nationals and to learn more knowledge about neuroscience,” said Liu.

Muyan hopes to pursue neuroscience and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.