The Tulane Brain Institute is passionate about sharing our enthusiasm for the brain and committed to bringing neuroscience education to the greater New Orleans community (and beyond). Our activities capture a range of engagement domains including:
- Community Member-Scientist Engagement
- K-12 Brain Education
- Neuroscience Philanthropy
- Outreach Effectiveness Research and Scholarship
- Patient and Caregiver Support
- Research Study Participant Recruitment
- Science Communication
- Science Diplomacy
- Science Policy and Advocacy
- Science Workforce Career Development
- Teaching Tools Lending Library
- Train the Trainers Program
Importantly, by engaging in ‘philanthropic outreach’, our signature programs aim to both inspire the next generation of scientist and also to give back to our community, reducing barriers to neuroscience education and career access. Click on Ongoing Initiatives link to learn more about each of exciting programs. Click on Upcoming Outreach Events to see where you can find us in the community this coming semester!
Outreach Committee
Chair: Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor Representative: Becca Solch-Ottaiano, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow Representative: Victoria Baccini, Ph.D.
Doctoral Student Representatives:
Julie Cohen
India Pursell
Master’s Student Representative:
Tara Raju
Medical Student Representative:
Irene Yu
Undergraduate Student Representative:
Elena Paces-Wiles
Research Technical Staff Representative:
Madison Prats