Outreach

Science Outreach. It all started in the spring of 2012. With an intrinsic desire to spread the wonders of neuroscience I myself had initially discovered out of curiosity, my connection with an inspirational professor upon returning to academia came the chance to plan, teach and participate in a neuroscience outreach programs for undeserved schools in the Portland (Oregon) metro area.

From there, Sabin Braaains!!! was born, a class dedicated to bringing neuroscience to the classroom during the school-year in a fun, engaging, and interactive manner. Beyond the classroom, students were invited up to the Oregon Health & Science University to participate in tours of the research facilities, participate in mock MRIs, get up close with an MRI machine, and interact with scientists!

Sabin Braaains!!!
Visit the Braaains! website to learn more about the outreach effort during the 2013-2014 school year.
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NW Noggin – Continuing to “Grow in Networks”
Dr. Bill Griesar, who started it all, and new students from three Portland metro area universities each year continue to expand the program reaching out to new schools within the NW region spreading brain awareness.
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Yes! Youth Engaged in Science
YES! Youth Engaged in Science is a program run by the Fair Neuroimaging Lab aimed at exposing underrepresented students to science, research & STEM careers.
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Aka Science
AKA Science is a fun, interactive after school science program for students in kindergarten through 6th grade.  Kids participate in hands-on activities and experiments that nurture their curiosity and help them explore the world around them.  AKA Science uses structured yet playful activities to get kids excited about learning.  Students are asked to think about how things work—and they discover that science is fun.
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