During
Brain Awareness Week a number of events are organized to engage the
public, education sector and scientists. The School Outreach Program has
been a successful initiative, since starting in 2009, and is an
integral part of our Brain Awareness Week (BAW) activities.
So what's involved? A neuroscientist, such as yourself, is invited to speak about the brain,
their research and career to students in years 10-12. Over 25
schools have so far been recruited for BAW 2012 (March 12th-18th) each of which require enthusiastic speakers who are willing to share their
research endeavours and experiences. Talks are generally between 20-30 minutes and the rest
of the time is left open for questions. We aim to send two speakers to each school, thus providing ample opportunity for PhD students and
post-doctoral researchers to talk about their work to the
general public.
We plan to continue and expand this program in the future as it is a
rewarding experience for the neuroscientist, teachers and students. If you are interested, or require more information, please contact
joanne.britto@florey.edu.au (by 29th Feb)
