Neuroscience 312oe - Seminar: Topics in Neuroscience-Brains Beyond the Classroom-Neuroscience Outreach and Engagement

Sem:T-Outreach & Engagement

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Cagney Coomer

TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
NSC-312oe-01-202603
ccoomer@smith.edu
This course trains students to design and deliver neuroscience outreach activities for public audiences, with a focus on youth engagement. Students gain foundational neuroscience knowledge and apply it through the creation of interactive, age-appropriate workshops. Emphasis is placed on science communication, inclusive educational design, and ethical public engagement. Through team-based projects, guest speakers, and mentorship, students develop leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. The course culminates in a community outreach event, where students present their activities to middle school participants, serving as STEM role models and ambassadors. Prerequisite: NSC 210. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only; NSC 312 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; NSC 312 Limit; Prereq: NSC 210

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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