NCTR/FDA

This year, the Arkansas Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience hosted the annual Brain Awareness Event on UCA’s campus in conjunction with the Arkansas State Science Fair from 10 am – 12 pm at the Farris Center on Saturday, March 30th, 2019. The purpose of this event was to increase public awareness on brain health and introduce general information on brain functions to the public, especially young people in Central Arkansas. The events attracted a steady stream of visitors at every booth. We enjoyed the interactions with the many visitors. Most were teenagers who were attending the State Science Fair to present their science fair posters. Their friends and family members also visited our booths and participated in the hands-on activities with our volunteers. Most showed special interest in our posters on brain injuries and information on opioid and marijuana use. During the two-hour event, we had more than 100 visitors collectively. Every volunteer agreed that it was a very successful event. We hope to continue to host the event in conjunction with the Arkansas State Science Fair next year.