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Brain Awareness Week is celebrating 30 years! ?? Shoutout to all the organizers over three decades for engaging communities of all ages around the world and creating inspiring experiences that foster enthusiasm and support for brain science. ?? #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #neuroscience #stem #scienceoutreach

?? International Brain Awareness Week is being celebrated these days, and it is a good opportunity to share again a series of articles on neuroscience research and other resources from Knowable Magazine on these topics. You can find everything at this link: https://lnkd.in/ex8kE-pJ

Brain Awareness Week began nearly 30 years ago with a simple idea: sharing the wonders of the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives can inspire us, connect us, and drive progress in science, health, and society. ? Since then, it’s grown into a global movement, bringing neuroscience beyond the lab into classrooms and communities to foster public support for brain science. ? Thank you to everyone—our team at Dana Foundation, our partners at International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS, and the volunteers who make this week possible year after year—your passion continues to shape a future where brain science is accessible and impactful. Sharing here a video of Dana Foundation staff reflections on their own experiences with Brain Awareness Week! ? #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #Neuroscience #Neurosociety

???? Calling all #neuroartists! IBRO Neuroscience Reports is calling for submissions to a #NeuroArt #contest to select a cover for vol. 18! Whether research-based or more artistic, we want your submissions! No publication required - open to all! ??? Submit by: 3 Apr 2025 ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCY6P54Q #SciComm #IBROinLatAm #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinEurope #IBROinAfrica #IBROinUSCanada #IBROjournals

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Summer Research Positions with Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham ROLLING REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: APPLY TODAY https://lnkd.in/eqJmb7RB The?Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM), a Dana Center Initiative, is currently reviewing applications for its inaugural cohort of?undergraduate and graduate?fellows for the?Neurotech Justice Accelerator Summer Research Program. NJAM will?train the next generation of neuroscience and society leaders to improve equitable access to beneficial neurotechnology, protect the public from potential harms, and establish standards to promote responsible societal use of neurotechnology.?See?press release here.?This program offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, ethics, and law. Summer Research Fellows will be at the forefront of neuroethics, neurolaw, and the many ways neurotechnology shapes society. NJAM Summer Research Fellows will receive mentoring and training from MGH and Harvard faculty: NJAM Directors?Dr. Theresa Williamson MD MPH,?Dr. Gabriel Lázaro-Mu?oz PhD, JD and?Dr. Francis X. Shen, PhD, JD. All Fellows will participate fully in the work of NJAM, and training will be individually tailored to meet career needs. Fellows will also join a dynamic community with NJAM partners at the?MGH Dept. of Neurosurgery,?Harvard Brain Initiative,?Harvard Medical School,?Harvard Law School,?The Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, and?The Museum of Science. About the Research Program We are looking for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students interested in neuroscience, neurotechnology, ethics, law, and policy. Summer Fellows will work on research projects at the intersection of neuroscience and society, gaining experience in research methods, policy analysis, and science communication. The program is virtual, 35 hours per week, and runs from June through August 2025. Fellows will be able to work remotely, or if residing in Boston to work in-person. Fellows will receive individualized mentorship from NJAM faculty and engage in professional development opportunities, including discussions on neurotechnology policy and justice. Fellows will receive a?$5,000 stipend for undergraduates?and a?$6,000 stipend for graduate students. All fellows must be available for the full duration of the program and are expected to attend the in-person NJAM Symposium in mid-August. Application Process Applications will be reviewed on a?rolling basis starting March 19, and candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume/CV, cover letter, unofficial transcript, and a uniqueness statement describing their background and interest in the program.

This week (March 10-16, 2025) is Brain Awareness Week! Today I shared my interest in the brain with second grade students at Wellington Elementary School. When I asked the students how neurons could talk to each other if the neurons had a space between them, one student responded, "With chemicals!" Yes, a second grader understood that neurons communicate with chemical messengers. At the end of my presentation, I was given this "Thank You Card" that was decorated with neurons that each of the students created. #brainweek #brainawarenessweek

As we celebrate #BrainAwarenessWeek, learn about some of the ways the NIH #BRAINInitiative and its partners are bringing us closer to understanding the human brain – arguably the most complex computer known to humankind: https://go.nih.gov/udX2527 #studyBRAIN

Visit our resources page to learn more about neuroscience and society and to find tools to engage with others around topics important to the field. Sort through fact sheets, lesson plans, lectures, and more on brain science and its intersection with society. ?? dana.org/resources #BrainAwarenessWeek #educationalresources #publicengagement #professionaldevelopment #neurosociety

As we mark our 75th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on our collaborations and achievements in health and science. Looking ahead, we remain inspired and energized by the continued potential to drive meaningful progress in society through neuroscience. ?? Watch a brief overview of our journey. #DanaFoundation75 #philanthropy #neurosociety #neuroscience

New Director’s Message. Dr. Koroshetz is thrilled to bring recognition of NINDS’s 75th Anniversary during this year’s #BrainAwarenessWeek, as we join scientists and enthusiasts worldwide in sharing the progress and promise of brain research. https://go.nih.gov/o7nUMje #NINDS75