1. Engaging community members of all ages Society for Neuroscience Galveston Julia Gerson UTMB

2. Who We Are Student-led group of graduate, medical, nursing, and physical therapy students and faculty, clinicians, educators and interested community members Academic Partners: UTMB, Texas A&M Galveston, College of the Mainland

3. Brain Fair Local students travel to UTMB campus for interactive brain science stations Twice annually Fall: High School Spring: Middle School

4. Neuroscience Kid’s Corner Galveston Farmer’s Market Sponsor a Neuroscience Kid’s Corner Opportunity to reach out to parents and other adult community members

5. Mentoring Students for Science Fairs Students travel to UTMB and learn about the scientific method Encouraged to apply scientific study to what interests them Tour of college campus and labs What it’s like to be a scientist, doctor, college student

6. Partnership with Community College Collaboration with professor at local community college to teach a section of service learning course on Developmental Psychology Teach and empower students in the course Extend outreach to large number of elementary students

7. Informing Adults in the Community Build partnerships with local organizations and businesses Senior programs at universities Elderly church groups Women’s groups Local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association

8. Thank You! 2014 Leaders: Timi Folorunso Liz Crofton David Briley Incoming Leaders: Ashley Nilson Michele Comerota Ibdanelo Cortez Andrea Dimet Joshua Hernandez Chapter Representative: Dr. Giulio Taglialatela Society for Neuroscience Galveston Community All of our amazing chapter members More information: www.SfNGalveston.org