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High Schoolers -
2 h.
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Serbian
Backyard Brains’ OpenLab - series
In this four-workshop series, explore the brain and body through interactive experiments and technology. This series introduces the basics of neuroscience and bioelectronics, teaching you how to capture signals from muscles, the brain, and even plants while developing your own mini-projects.
About This Workshop
Foundations and Experiments
Jovan Lazarević will creatively guide you through the entire process, from idea to functional prototype. Over a month, the same group of 15 high school students will explore neuroscience basics, SpikerBox devices, and Arduino programming. Participants learn the fundamentals of neuroscience, SpikerBox devices, and Arduino programming. You’ll discover how to record EMG and EEG signals, use them for simple visualizations and control lights or sounds, and turn small experimental ideas into working prototypes.
Idea Development and Teamwork
Through group activities, students explore various technology applications — from robotics and neuro-art to plant signals. Each group develops a unique project, plans the build, and selects the materials and sensors needed for implementation.
Prototyping and Testing
Groups begin building their projects and test signal inputs via Arduino. Hands-on sessions ensure functional prototypes are developed, while the mentor provides guidance and advice in real time.
Refinement and Presentation
The workshop concludes with refining and testing prototypes, preparing short presentations, and practicing demonstrations. Each group showcases their final project, explaining the scientific principles and creative approach behind their work.
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