Neuroscience 2004 Abstract
| Presentation Number: | 26.17 |
|---|---|
| Abstract Title: | Brain awareness week activities at memorial university of Newfoundland: Brain art and brain storm competitions for high school students. |
| Authors: |
McLean, J. H.*1
; Miller, M.2
1Div Basic Med Sci, Mem. Univ Newfoundland, St John's, Canada 2Manager, Marketing and Develop., Mem. Univ Newfoundland, St John's, Canada |
| Primary Theme and Topics |
History and Teaching of Neuroscience - Teaching of Neuroscience |
| Session: |
26. Teaching of Neuroscience I Poster |
| Presentation Time: | Monday, October 25, 2004 8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
| Location: | San Diego Convention Center - Hall A-H, Board # HHH23 |
| Keywords: | Brain Art, Brain Bee, brain awareness week |
The Brain Art Competition was held for the second year and Brain Storm (Bee) Competition for the fifth year as part of Brain Awareness Week activities of the Newfoundland Chapter of SFN. In 2004, 22 students from 5 schools submitted art. For the Brain Storm competition, 21 students from 4 schools competed. Approximately 25 students watched the competition which was held during school hours. Cash and other prizes from local sponsors were awarded to all competitors. For the art contest, cash prizes were awarded to the top 3 finishers and all competitors received certificates of merit and t-shirts. The t-shirt displayed the art of the winning artist. The art was judged by 4 local artists and a neuroscientist/artist. Prizes and sponsors were procured by graduate students and the marketing director. Prizes and cash totaled about $1500.
The Brain Storm competition was held at a local high school using questions formulated by Dr. Norbert Myslinski, co-ordinator of the International Brain Bee competition. Questions were asked by a representative of the provincial government, a major sponsor, and a local epilepsy charity organization. Because we are located too far from the International Brain Bee competition in Baltimore, winners of the Brain Storm competition have not been able to attend that competition.
The Brain Art and Storm Competitions have become a major focus of Brain Awareness Week activities for our Chapter every year. The major benefits include: 1) High school students, government officials/politicians and teachers become aware of research activities and study opportunities at the medical school and university, 2) sponsors are recognized for their products and contributions & 3) Participants become more aware of issues concerning the brain.
The Brain Storm competition was held at a local high school using questions formulated by Dr. Norbert Myslinski, co-ordinator of the International Brain Bee competition. Questions were asked by a representative of the provincial government, a major sponsor, and a local epilepsy charity organization. Because we are located too far from the International Brain Bee competition in Baltimore, winners of the Brain Storm competition have not been able to attend that competition.
The Brain Art and Storm Competitions have become a major focus of Brain Awareness Week activities for our Chapter every year. The major benefits include: 1) High school students, government officials/politicians and teachers become aware of research activities and study opportunities at the medical school and university, 2) sponsors are recognized for their products and contributions & 3) Participants become more aware of issues concerning the brain.
Supported by Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland
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[Authors]. [Abstract Title]. Program No. XXX.XX. 2004 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience, 2004. Online.
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