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  • Dr. Greg Gage joins Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts for Free X-STEM Sessions on
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    Dr. Greg Gage joins Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts for Free X-STEM Sessions on "Science that Saves Lives"
    • May 12, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    Welcome To X-STEM All Access Join us on Monday, May 18th (5/18/2020) for a special live-stream featuring Backyard Brains co-founder Greg Gage, breakthrough cancer researcher Dr. Mika Sovak, and Dr. Anthony Fauci as they address the subject Science that Saves Lives. Register for the free event HERE! These live presentations and Q&As are part of […]
  • Khan Academy contest offers MASSIVE Scholarship for Student Videos
    Education
    Khan Academy contest offers MASSIVE Scholarship for Student Videos "Explaining Challenging Concepts"
    • April 17, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    The Khan Academy “2020 Breakthrough Junior Challenge” comes at a time when student engagement in STEM is more critical than ever. If you are a remote student or are a professional (or maybe parent!) educator attempting to transition rapidly into remote/home teaching strategies, this could be an excellent opportunity to turn an at-home-assignment into a […]
  • Educational and Physical Activities for Stay at Home students - Get those BRAIN GAINS!
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    Educational and Physical Activities for Stay at Home students - Get those BRAIN GAINS!
    • April 6, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    It isn’t official in many states yet, but let’s face it. The writing is on the walls: School is out for the year! Many students may think this is an opportunity to play unlimited Fortnite… or maybe Valorant if they were lucky enough to get a beta key! But as parents and educators, it is […]
  • Vsauce's
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    Vsauce's "Mindfield" Episode Feat. Backyard Brains Is Now FREE to Watch!
    • April 6, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    Are you a fan of DIY neuroscience or science in general? If yes, you’re bound to enjoy the long-awaited episode of the world-famous Youtuber Vsauce’s series “Mind Field” featuring some of our staple experiments! Until recently, the show used to require a Youtube Premium subscription, but now you can enjoy all three seasons for free. […]
  • Teacher Feature: Jess S.'s Superb Teacher Research!
    Education
    Teacher Feature: Jess S.'s Superb Teacher Research!
    • March 3, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    With our impending (PAID!) Summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET), based on our previous successful Summer Research Fellowships, we wanted to highlight the successes of our pilot teacher for this upcoming program. Meet Jessica S., Neuroscientist, Plant Scientist, and Pea-Pod Costume Designer Extraordinaire! Jess participated in the Summer of 201’s undergraduate research fellowship as our […]
  • A Fun and Productive Teacher Training Workshop: These Teachers are Neuro-Nerds!
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    A Fun and Productive Teacher Training Workshop: These Teachers are Neuro-Nerds!
    • February 5, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    Following the previous success of our 3-day Teacher Training workshop at the end of the 2019 Calendar Year – we decided to kick-off 2020 with a free workshop for educators, open to all! So we set a date… Jan 31st, shot out some emails, and hoped we wouldn’t be eating bagels and cream cheese alone […]
  • Reserve your Spot: Teacher Training Workshop (January 31st)
    Education
    Reserve your Spot: Teacher Training Workshop (January 31st)
    • January 7, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    This is a call to arms for science educators everywhere… Following the success of our three-day teacher training workshop at the end of 2019, and our Summer 2019 Workshop on Reactions and Reflexes, we want to kick off 2020 with the next FREE workshop open to the public! This workshop is coming up quick… so […]
  • 3-Day Teacher Workshop a Smashing Success!
    Education
    3-Day Teacher Workshop a Smashing Success!
    • January 6, 2020
    • by Will Wharton
    Texas Teachers Brave Michigan Winter for Neuroscience Ed Workshop, and Love it! Nine teachers from Texas join up with a few of us Neuroscience Education nerds in snowy Michigan… and holiday magic happens!
  • Backyard Brains Amazes Neuroscientists at SFN 2019!
    Education
    Backyard Brains Amazes Neuroscientists at SFN 2019!
    • December 3, 2019
    • by Will Wharton
    SFN 2019 is over. It came and went so quick! But now our, and your, work really gets grooving. From poster sessions, to chats, to socials, and time well spent at our exhibit(!), we hope everyone who attended enjoyed their time in Chicago! We know we did! And if you didn’t make it out (probably many […]
  • Control Video Games with your Brain!
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    Control Video Games with your Brain!
    • November 13, 2019
    • by Will Wharton
    As educators, we are always trying to keep up with our students. We understand that technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and the way students entertain themselves in their free time is changing. Video games are an incredibly popular activity among students of all ages. To best engage with students, our aim is to blend […]
  • Public Libraries host Backyard Brains
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    Public Libraries host Backyard Brains "DIY Neuroprosthetic Workshops"
    • September 30, 2019
    • by Will Wharton
    Bring this Experience to your Classroom! This fall, we worked with two Michigan Public Libraries to bring a “DIY Neuroprosthetics Workshop” to local communities. The workshops were designed to introduce students and interested adults to the fundamentals of neuroscience: The experience began with participants recording their first Action Potential with the Neuron SpikerBox, then seeing […]
  • The DIY Neuroprosthetic Kit: A unique STEM experience inspired by K12 student passion for
    Biz
    The DIY Neuroprosthetic Kit: A unique STEM experience inspired by K12 student passion for "Tech that Helps"
    • September 30, 2019
    • by Will Wharton
    Whenever we work with K12 teachers or are in the classrooms ourselves, we are always delighted to hear about and see the enthusiasm that students have for engineering devices that help people. We like to call this “Tech that Helps.” As neuroscientists, we use lots of different tools to study, diagnose, and attempt to heal […]
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