Navneeth Badhri
FounderJunior at Redmond High School. Placed 5th nationally in the USA Brain Bee. Leads the neuroscience curriculum and competitions, making them both engaging and challenging.
About Junior Neuro Bee
Why a Team of Students Built This
A program run by middle and high schoolers might make you want more information before you sign up. That's fair. Here's the story.
It Started With a 5th Place National Finisher Who Didn't Want to Stop There
Navneeth Badhri is a junior at Redmond High School who placed 5th nationally in the USA Brain Bee, one of the highest finishes a competitor can reach. Once his run was over, he had a choice: walk away, or build the competition he wished had existed at his own grade level. He chose to build it. Now he leads the neuroscience curriculum and competitions behind Junior Neuro Bee, making sure the content is both engaging and genuinely challenging for grades 6-8.
He's Already Helped Other Students Get There
Beyond building Junior Neuro Bee, Navneeth has personally shared study tips and guidance with students preparing for the national-level Brain Bee. Two of the students he advised went on to compete at Nationals, and one placed in the top 10.
Who's Behind Junior Neuro Bee
Saket Lingamallu
Content LeadSenior at Redmond High School. Placed 2nd in the PNW Brain Bee and is a USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Semifinalist. Creates curriculum, coordinates events, and plans competitions.
Vishnu Vijeyanandh
Advertising and EventsJunior at Redmond High School. A national HOSA competitor who also competes internationally in DECA. Focuses on advertising, planning, and communication, working with the team to coordinate future events.
NeuroSpark, the nonprofit behind Junior Neuro Bee, is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (EIN 81-2908499).
Free Isn't a Marketing Word Here
Every part of Junior Neuro Bee stays free: registration, the prep course, and the study materials. That's not a promotion. It's a requirement of how NeuroSpark is set up, and it's also the point: neuroscience education should reach students regardless of what their family can pay.
"It is inspiring to see young students channel their passion for neuroscience into meaningful action. Their dedication to Alzheimer's awareness and fundraising reflects remarkable initiative and community spirit."
Junior Neuro Bee at a Glance
The short, factual version, for anyone checking whether this is a real and legitimate program.
- What it is
- A free, virtual neuroscience competition for students in grades 6-8, held entirely on Zoom.
- Who runs it
- NeuroSpark, a student-led nonprofit. Founder Navneeth Badhri placed 5th nationally in the USA Brain Bee.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Cost
- Free. Registration, the prep course, and study materials. No hidden fees.
- Prep
- A free chapter-by-chapter course on Skool, built on the official Brain Facts study guide, plus free live classes.
- Prizes
- $2,925 in course prizes for top finishers, sponsored by Biolympiads.
- Fiscal sponsor
- Fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 81-2908499.
- Partner
- The Alzheimer's Association, through a live student-run fundraiser for Alzheimer's research.
See How the Competition Works
Everything a parent needs: who can enter, how the day runs, what students win, and how to register.