Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
1
Year:
2019
Type of Events Held:
- Other
- Other: Public Program in an exhibit hall
Target Audiences:
- General Public
Approximate Number of People Reached:
900
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
We served 900 guests in 4 hours, guests participated in hands -on science activities and talked with scientist in the field. The Science Center lead 3 activities: Stroope Effect, Distortion Goggles, and a backyard brains activity. The partner groups showcased real brains and brain slides revolving around their research.
Event Planning & Publicity
Other Publicity Methods:
None
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Resources
Of the Dana Foundation publications/resources distributed at your event(s), if any, please indicate the three most popular. Please choose up to three. If "other," please indicate below:
- More Mindbogglers!
- BAW Stickers
- Brain-shaped Erasers
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- BAW Bookmark
- Brain Briefs Fact Sheets
- The Five Senses Coloring Sheets
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- Activities/Experiments
- New Puzzles/Games
- New Coloring Sheets
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Flyer
- BAW Logos
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
The general public seemed to really enjoy being able to ask questions to experts and it was evident that they walked away knowing a lot more. The staff of the museum learned a whole lot, and they can know better answer guests questions. This ended up being a kick off event and guests could them find other BAW events the week of BAW
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
Nothing comes to mind, I would probably want to be set up as soon as the museum opens and find a few more groups to partner with.
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