4thInt’l Brain HSP Olympiad
Commemorating International Youth Day
August 12, 2008
Conference Room 2, United Nations, New York
Co-hosted by the International Brain Education Association (IBREA-USA) and
the Korea Institute of Brain Science (KIBS), an NGO in consultative status with the United Nations.
Co-sponsored by NGO Section of Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA),
United Nations and the NGO Committee on Education, Conference of NGO’s (CONGO)
The 4th International Brain HSP Olympiad promotes understanding and regard for all people and respect for the earth, through events, lectures, and activities that celebrate the potential of the human brain.
Olympiad Events (10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
HSP Gym (Motor System): Contestants hold demanding isometric postures, based on oriental health theory, that help promote overall circulatory wellness.
HSP Brain Window (Sensory/cognitive system): Contestants identify colors and letters without ordinary visual sensory input.
HSP Speed Brain (Sensory/cognitive system): Contestants extract detailed information about multiple visual symbols in a fraction of a second.
HSP Body Sense Perception (Sensory/cognitive system) : Contestants identify a liquid (i.e. water, milk, or orange juice) without ordinary visual sensory input
HSP Gym HSP Brain Window HSP Speed Brain HSP Body Sense Perception
Conference and Closing Ceremony (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Conference Opening
Lectures
Scientific Background of HSP and Brain Education
Promoting Youth Leadership in the Spirit of the United Nations
Brain Education for Peace and Guardianship of the Earth
Closing Ceremony
Hip-hop performance/Martial art demonstration
Award ceremony for events
Program schedule
9:00-10:00 a.m. Olympiad Registration
10:00-10:30 a.m. Olympiad Opening (Conference Room 2)
Opening MessageIlchi Lee, President of KIBS & IBREA
Welcome MessageDiane Pavarazane, Co-chair, NGO Committee on Education, Conference of NGOs (CONGO)
Faye Feller, Co-chair, Co-chair, NGO Committee on Education, Conference of NGOs (CONGO)
Hanifa Mezoui, Ph.D., Chief of NGO Section, Department of Economic and Social Affairs
10:30-11:00 a.m. Brain Education Warm-up Exercise
11:00-12:00 a.m. HSP GYM
* 9:30-11:30 a.m. HSP Brain Window (Church Center)
12:00-12:45 Lunch (United Nations Millennium Plaza, Ambassador Lounge)
12:45-2:00 p.m. HSP Speed Brain
* 12:30-2:30 p.m. HSP Body Sense Perception (Church Center)
3:00-3:15 p.m. Conference Opening (Conference Room 2)
3:15-3:40 p.m. Scientific Background of HSP and Brain Education
Hee-sup Shin, M.D., Ph.D., Director of theCenter for Neural Science, Korea Institute ofScience and Technology
3:40-4:10 p.m Promoting Youth Leadership in the Spirit of the United Nations
Jacqueline Murekatete,Founder of Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) Partner Initiative Jacqueline's Human Rights Corner
Shamina de Gonzaga,Special Adviser on NGO relations in the Office of the President of the General Assembly, Chair of the 61st Annual DPI/NGO Conference
4:10-4:50 p.m. Brain Education for Peace and Guardianship of the Earth
Ilchi Lee, president of KIBS & IBREA, president of University Brain Education, author of Brain Wave Vibration
5:00-6:00 p.m. Award & Closing Ceremony (Conference Room 2)
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