The Brain Awareness program at Samuel Merritt University has been developed by Barb Puder, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, to increase public awareness about the brain and brain function in order to promote brain health and safety.
The Brain Awareness program is a free educational service designed for children in grades K-12 and adults. Samuel Merritt University students participate in the Brain Awareness programs by designing presentations and hands-on activities to make the program educational, age-appropriate, fun, and interactive. Additionally, the Brain Awareness program enhances K-12 science curricula to assist schools in fulfilling national and state science standards.
Contact Dr. Puder to request The Brain Awareness program come to your Bay Area school. Students will learn how the brain works in a free, hands-on, age-appropriate workshop. A typical program includes a 20-30 minute introduction about the brain and nervous system that may include:
- Names of particular brain areas and how they work
- Brain health and safety
- Tips to keep your brain active
- Drug and alcohol affects on the brain
Video: 99 Minutes of Neuroscience with Dr. Barb Puder
For more information about the Brain Awareness program, or to schedule a Brain Awareness program, please contact:
Barb Puder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Brain Awareness Coordinator
bpuder@samuelmerritt.edu
(510) 879-9286