Neuroscience For Kids

2025 drawing contest

The 2025 Neuroscience for Kids Drawing Contest is now closed and winners have been notified.

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Grade K-2: My brain helps me _________.
Julie C. (Grade K-2)	Ouim Y. (Grade K-2)
Reagan B. (Grade K-2)	Joshvicka R. (Grade K-2)	Aarnav R. (Grade K-2)
Grade 3-5: Brain Fitness: I keep my brain healthy by _______.
Guhaya A. (Grade 3-5)	Jenny C. (Grade 3-5)
Grade 6-8: My brain is like a _______ because______.
Ema D. (Grade 6-8)	Silvan J. (Grade 6-8)
Grade 9-12: My favorite part of the brain is ____ because________.
Joohah K. (Grade 9-12)	Katelyn B. (Grade 9-12)
Adult: My favorite neuroscientist is______ because ________.
Molly-Ann T. (Adult)

Here were the official rules:

Only one entry per person. Use either the PDF or WORD versions of the official entry form (copies of the form are acceptable) to enter a picture on the topic for your age group (see below). Drawings must be done by hand using pencils, pens, markers, and/or crayons. Feel free to use words in your drawings. Be creative!

Official Entry Forms --> ENTRY FORM [WORD doc] | ENTRY FORM [PDF]

If you are in Kindergrarten to Grade 2: Your picture should be about "My brain helps me ________."

If you are in Grade 3 to Grade 5: Your picture should be about "Brain Fitness: I keep my brain healthy by ______."

If you are in Grade 6 to Grade 8: Your picture should be about "My brain is like a _______ because _________."

If you are in Grade 9 to Grade 12: Your picture should be about "My favorite part of the brain is ____ because________."

If you are a college student, parent or teacher: Your picture should be about "My favorite neuroscientist is______ because ______."

Entries must be received by February 1, 2025.
Entries should be either mailed to the following address or scanned and sent by email to Dr. Chudler (chudler@u.washington.edu):

People and their families associated with the Neuroscience for Kids web site are not eligible to enter the contest.
The contest is open to people from all countries.
Drawings will be judged by the staff of Neuroscience for Kids or by other individuals designated by Dr. Eric H. Chudler. Drawings will be judged on the basis of originality, scientific accuracy and overall design.
At least one winner from each group will be selected. Winners will be announced by e-mail or regular mail no later than March 1, 2025. The winner agrees to allow Neuroscience for Kids to publish his/her name (first name, last initial only) and artwork on the Neuroscience for Kids web site. Winner addresses and e-mail addresses will be kept confidential and will NOT be published.
All materials received will become the property of Neuroscience for Kids and will not be returned. Neuroscience for Kids will not be held responsible for entries that are damaged or lost in the mail.
Winners will be awarded a book or other prize related to the brain. The specific prizes will be announced later. Prizes will be mailed to the address listed on the winner's entry form.
Void where prohibited by law.

Questions about this contest should be directed to Dr. Chudler at chudler@u.washington.edu