Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
2
Year:
2016
Type of Events Held:
- School Program
Target Audiences:
- High School students(9-12)
- Professionals
Approximate Number of People Reached:
300
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
We held a Brain Awareness Week Lunch in the Library where students visited stations to learn about brain anatomy, the parts of a neuron, optical illusions, and other topics. Students used a passport to show that they visited six stations and were eligible to receive brain door prizes. The turnout was great, thanks to science teachers spreading the word about the event. This format has been very successful, with AP Biology students preparing the station presentations. The Lunch in the Library takes advantage of our shared lunch period. We also held our annual faculty brain trivia contest via email, with daily questions and winners.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Posters/Flyers
- Other
Other Publicity Methods:
Word of mouth (teachers)
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
- BAW Pencils and Erasers
- BAW Buttons
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- BAW Logos
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Students were exposed to topics that they do not normally see in their biology or health classes. I think it sparked some interest in some of these students. Perhaps it will make them more likely to take Anatomy, AP Biology, or AP Psychology in the future.
Please share any suggestions or lessons learned that may help others plan future events:
Make use of the publications and giveaways offered by Dana.
Did/do you like our Facebook page?
Yes
Was the information provided on Facebook useful?
Yes. I like having information about brain research in my Facebook feed.
