Brainbuzz

Brainbuzz is an organization that aims to inspire the next generation of neuroscientists by providing school children with a fun and engaging introduction to neuroscience and the brain. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, lab-tours and discussions with leading neuroscientists, students from low-income/low-opportunity schools learn about the workings of the brain and advances in brain research, and develop a passion for science and higher education. Brainbuzz organizes events around the year to bring resources to school children around the Los Angeles neighborhood schools and bring students to the UCLA campus for a fun Brain Awareness Week (BAW) event. During BAW, Brainbuzz brings different schools across a whole week and participating students get the opportunity to visit neuroscience labs in UCLA to learn about cutting-edge technologies and interact with neuroscientists at different levels of training and get their career questions answered. Brainbuzz brings together UCLA undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff, all with a common interest in getting young children excited about the brain.

UCLA.BAW@gmail.com

Signatories: Vidya Saravanapandian, Priyanka Sigar, and Joseph Quintero

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner