Public Education and Communication Committee
Public Education and Communication Committee
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Current Committee Members
See a listing of the current committee members and their terms of service. If you are interested in serving on this committee, or have questions about committee service, please contact John Goodrum at jgoodrum@sfn.org.
Committee Charter
Read about the responsibilities of the committee in the committee charter.
Committee Initiatives
The activities of this committee target four audiences: scientists, K-12 educators, media and the general public. Activities include:
- Conducting a series of press conferences at the SfN annual meeting showcasing emerging neuroscience discoveries to science and health reporters.
- Hosting the Brain Awarenes Campaign in collaboration with the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to improve public knowledge about the brain and progress of research.
- Collaborating with other organizations to reach science teachers and encourage an increased focus on neuroscience education.
- Highlights studies from The Journal of Neuroscience to science and health reporters throughout the year.
- Creating and distributing publications targeting a lay audience, including Brain Facts and Brain Briefings.
- Coordinating SfN activities at national science teacher conferences through exhibits and workshops.
Committee Annual Report
If you have questions about this committee or its activities, please contact Colleen McNerney at cmcnerney@sfn.org or Todd Bentsen at tbentsen@sfn.org.