Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
2
Year:
2022
Type of Events Held:
- Online/Virtual
- Other
- Social Media Campaign
- Workshop
- Other: Speaker fireside chat
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- High school students (9-12)
- University students
Approximate Number of People Reached:
50
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
We hosted two guest speaker (“fireside chat”) virtual events with Drs. Ubadah Sabbagh and Baland Jalal to allow students to connect with neuroscientists in a more interactive, engaging manner. A small group of students gathered over Zoom to ask questions and connect with one another.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Emails
- Mailings
- Posters/Flyers
- Website
- Social Media
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Social media (especially Instagram) as we were targeting a younger student audience
Resources
Which BAW graphic materials did you use in publicizing your events?
- Brain Awareness Week Logos
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
As a youth-focused impact organization, participation in Brain Awareness Week allows us to highlight youth engagement during this time and emphasize the importance of early neuroscience education.
