Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
Four
Year:
2016
Type of Events Held:
- Conference/Forum
- Exhibit
- Workshop
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- Patients & Caregivers
- Professionals
- University students
Approximate Number of People Reached:
450
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
¡What is it thing called brain! During this time was just a series of lectures by renowned professors and doctors of our institution. Addressing the topic of embryology, development, anatomy, physiology and evolution of the brain; as well as some diseases or syndromes that affect their proper functioning. Also, psychiatric social and community issues related to brain health. It was also featured three workshops: working brains, brain and motor skills and a drawing competition What is it thing called brain!. On the other hand, children’s activities were also conducted with paper making neurons; microscopic observations of histological sections showing neurons; drawings, games, puzzles, gelatin and chocolates, related to the brain. The whole event was a success in these facilities, attending a total of 450 people to the event.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Advertisements
- Posters/Flyers
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:
- BAW Stickers
What downloadable materials from the Foundation did you use for your events?
- Mindboggling Coloring Sheets
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- Activities/Experiments
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Logos
- BAW Web site banner
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
All general audience excited about making this event.
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
No
