Education and Advocacy
Education and advocacy are cornerstones of the SfN mission. The Society:
Promotes public information and education about neuroscience research discoveries, promising therapies, and related ethical issues.
Informs policymakers about new developments in neuroscience research, including implications for public policy, societal benefit, and scientific progress.
Public Education & Outreach
SfN offers opportunities for neuroscientists and K-12 educators to inspire the next generation of scientists by providing education resources and facilitating science education partnerships.
Neuroscience Research in Education Summit: The Promise of Interdisciplinary Partnerships Between Brain Sciences and Education is a new report that explores the crossover between neuroscience research and education policy and practice.
Learn about the Neuroscience Wikipedia Initiative. SfN hopes to expand Wikipedia's neuroscience content by encouraging members to edit and contribute.
The new Neuroscience Education Resources Virtual Encycloportal (NERVE) Web site is now available. Access this gateway to credible information and tools for teaching about the brain and nervous system and related health issues.
SfN supports the Brain Awareness Campaign, an international effort which aims to advance public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research.
Government & Public Affairs
Government funding for research on the brain and nervous system improves health, saves lives, and helps fuel the international biotechnology industry. SfN provides a unified voice on legislative and regulatory issues in Washington, D.C. and also works with international partners.
Among top priority policy issues, SfN supports responsible use of animals in research and supports scientists under attack from animal rights extremists.