Congratulations to SUIS Gubei students Hannah Wu, Givenny Liang, Jacqueline Jiang, and Bella Li on their success in the 2025 Brain Challenge. Their team project “The Influence of Different MBTIs on Brain Waves When Performing Specific Behaviors” earned first place in the Research Project Section.
恭喜协和古北吴沐涵（Hannah）、梁芷凡（Givenny）、姜懿菡（Jacqueline）、李皓斯（Bella）同学在2025年脑科学创新挑战赛中，提交的团队项目“不同MBTI在做特定行为时对于脑电波的影响”，荣获科研项目类一等奖。
From Daily Chats to Brainwave Data:
Our Journey to Decoding the Neuroscience of MBTI
从日常对话到脑波数据：一起解码协和古北学子MBTI神经科学的探索之旅
We are thrilled to share the story of our project, a journey from casual conversations into the intricate world of neuroscience. This report chronicles our quest to find a unique link between the popular MBTI personality test and measurable brain activity.
我们满心激动地与大家分享这个项目的诞生历程——这是一段从轻松的日常对话，逐步踏入复杂神经科学世界的奇妙探索。本报告记录了我们在备受欢迎的MBTI人格测试和可测量的脑活动之间，探寻独特关联的求知之旅。
Our initial challenge was standing out. We brainstormed numerous neuroscience concepts but feared they were too common or academic. We needed a golden ticket—a topic that was both unique and relatable. This prompted a strategic shift: we moved away from specialized themes to focus on concepts embedded in daily life. Our attention kept returning to the MBTI. Its popularity as a tool for self-understanding made it the perfect relatable entry point to bridge complex science and public curiosity.
最初，选题成了摆在我们面前的一大挑战。我们开展了大量神经科学概念的头脑风暴，却总担心这些概念太过普通或者学术化。我们迫切需要一张“脑科学创新挑战赛”的入场券——一个既独特又能引发广泛共鸣的主题。于是，我们开始在选题上做出调整：暂时从专业领域退出来，转而聚焦日常生活中那些有联系的概念。最终，我们的目光锁定在了MBTI上。它作为自我认知工具的广泛普及，使其成为连接复杂科学与公众好奇心的绝佳切入点。
However, our biggest hurdle emerged: connecting psychological theory to neurological data. As Givenny Liang noted, “developing a topic that focused on neuroscience proved to be quite challenging.” We cycled through vague, irrelevant ideas, a frustrating period that taught us the need for a sharply defined question. Our breakthrough came from online forums discussing how brain regions might influence MBTI type. This was our eureka moment. It led us to a pivotal question: could we measure differences in brain activity between MBTI types?
可紧接着，最大的障碍出现了：如何把心理理论和神经数据关联起来。正如队员梁芷凡（Givenny Liang）所说：“开展一个聚焦神经科学的课题，确实充满了挑战。”我们曾陷入在模糊且无关的想法里循环往复的挫败期，而这个阶段也让我们深刻认识到明确定义问题的重要性。转机源于一个在线论坛，其中关于大脑区域如何影响MBTI类型的讨论，让我们瞬间豁然开朗。由此，我们最终确定了关键问题：是否能够测量不同MBTI类型之间的脑活动差异？
We narrowed our focus to the stark decision-making contrast between Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) types. This clear dichotomy allowed us to formulate our precise, testable hypothesis: exploring the differences in brainwaves between T and F types during specific behaviours. We had finally found our direction—a unique topic grounded in rigorous science.
之后，我们把焦点缩小到思考型（T）和情感型（F）之间鲜明的决策对比上。这种清晰的二元对立，让我们得以构建出精确且可验证的假设：探究 T 型与 F 型在特定行为中脑波活动的差异。终于，我们找到了方向——一个扎根于严谨科学的独特课题。
The experimentation phase was humbling. We struggled with technical issues, from setting up EEG equipment to designing tasks that effectively triggered decision-making processes. The reality of working with raw neural data was daunting. We often faced messy, confusing signals, and as one member Hannah Wu recalled, “The major hurdle was interpreting the data; it was difficult to draw a clear conclusion from the messy signals.” There were moments when results defied our expectations.
实验阶段更是波折不断。从搭建脑电图（EEG）设备，到设计能有效触发决策过程的任务，各种技术难题接踵而至。处理原始神经数据的过程，也让人望而生畏。我们常常要面对混乱且难以解读的信号，就像成员吴沐涵（Hannah Wu）回忆的那样：“主要的障碍在于数据解读，很难从杂乱的信号中得出明确的结论。” 有时，实验结果还会完全偏离我们的预期。
Yet, these setbacks became our greatest teachers. We learned to adapt, simplify our methods, and persevere through meticulous troubleshooting. Each solved problem built our resilience and technical competence.
不过，这些挫折却成了我们最好的老师。我们学会了调整方法、简化流程，并且通过细致的排查坚持到底。每解决一个问题，都增强了我们的应变能力和技术实力。
In conclusion, this project was about much more than data. It was a profound lesson in interdisciplinary innovation. We learned how a familiar concept like MBTI can be transformed into meaningful research, connecting daily conversations to measurable science. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. From the anxiety of finding a topic to the thrill of collecting clean data, this journey has been unforgettable. We hope our work inspires others to find the science hidden in their everyday lives.
最终，这个项目的意义远远超越了数据本身。它给我们上了一堂关于跨学科创新的深刻课程。我们领悟到，如何将MBTI这样大家熟悉的概念，转化为有意义的研究，让日常对话与可测量的科学紧密相连。我们也为所取得的成就感到无比自豪。从最初寻找课题时的焦虑，到成功采集到清晰数据时的兴奋，这段旅程令人难以忘怀。我们希望这项工作，能够激励更多人去发现隐藏在日常生活中的科学奥秘。
What is Brain Challenge Competition?
关于脑科学创新挑战赛
The Brain Science Innovation Challenge (Brain Challenge) aims to encourage students to transform knowledge of brain science into practical solutions that address real-world problems in the field of brain science. It is organized by the China Organizing Committee of the Brain Bee.
脑科学创新挑战活动（Brain Challenge）旨在鼓励学生将脑科学知识转化成解决脑科学领域现实问题的应用型方案。由Brain Bee脑科学活动中国组委会举办。