March 2023
Brain Awareness Week introduces children to the world of neuroscience
Professors, medical students and researchers at Tulane University and the LSU Health Sciences Center, who are members of the Greater New Orleans Society for Neuroscience, present 'Your Sensational Brain,' a program of hands-on experiments and displays to introduce children to basic concepts in neuroscience, during Brain Awareness Week at the Children's Resource Library on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in New Orleans. The event was part of a global campaign by the Dana Foundation to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science.
March 14 - 20, 2022
Every March, Tulane Brain Institute faculty and students join neuroscientists from around the country to celebrate Brain Awareness Week (BAW). The National Society for Neuroscience describes BAW as: “an inspirational global campaign that unites those who share an interest in elevating public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain and nervous system research.”
During previous BAWs, Brain Institute members have helped spread the word about neuroscience by hosting a series of events such as informational sessions for Tulane students about the neuroscience major, graduate school, and careers in neuroscience; held fun events like movie and trivia nights; sponsored seminars by visiting neuroscientists; and worked with neuroscientists from LSU Health Science Center to bring BAW events to venues throughout New Orleans.
February 22 - 27, 2021
Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair
Tulane Brain Institute Award for the Outstanding Project in the Field of Neuroscience
Junior and Senior Divisions awarded on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
Congratulations to Najae and Landon for a job well done!
Tulane Science Scholar Program
The Tulane Science Scholars Program (TSSP) is a selective program for high school students who have exceptional talent in the sciences and mathematics. For-credit summer and non-credit Saturday academic year classes are offered by faculty members and graduate students who are passionate about sharing their subject area. Brain Institute faculty offer an Introduction to Neuroscience course. Tulane's K-12 Education Program received a 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Read more about it here.
GIST (Girls In STEM at Tulane)
Tulane's GIST Program provides fifth through eighth grade girls with the opportunities to meet and work with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Brain Institute faculty and students lead an "Exploring Your Brain" workshop, during which girls conduct neuroscience experiments and learn neuroanatomy through hands-on activities with brains.
Tulane's BATS Program provides fifth through eighth grade boys with the opportunities to meet and work with both male and female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. TUNA members lead an "Exploring Your Brain" workshop, during which boys conduct neuroscience experiments and learn neuroanatomy through hands-on activities with brains. They also staffed a welcome table in the beginning of the day to share their enthusiasm for neuroscience with the boys.
November 10, 2018 ALZ Walk
Baby Cakes Field
Start time: 9:00 am
Tulane Brain Institute will be sponsoring the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, November 10.
To join us or donate, please click here.
October 21, 2018 YMAA Hosts Dr. Penny Roberts
Newcomb Hall B09
Start time: 7:00 pm
Tulane Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's will host Dr. Penny Roberts to discus music therapy and its relationship to aging patients and those with ALZ.
October 6, 2018 NAMI Walk
Audubon Park
Start time: 10:00
Tulane Undergraduate Neuroscience Association will be joining NAMI at Tulane for NAMIWalks on Saturday, October 6.
To join us or donate, please click here.
March 24, 2018 Walk MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Audubon Park
Start Time: 9:00 am
To Register for the walk, click here.
September 30, 2017 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk
Audubon Park
Sign up online by visiting www.namiwalks.org/neworleans or contact Meghan at 504-896-2345 /walks@namineworleans.org.
November 11th, 2017 Walk to end Alzheimer's
Stroke Survivor Program - "Painting with a Twist"
700 Dublin Street, New Orleans LA
