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Young Professionals -
3 h.
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English
Build Your Own Neural Gadget
Discover how your brain works through interactive, hands-on experiments. Record real neuron activity, measure reaction times, and even control devices using bioelectric signals. Accessible to all skill levels, this workshop makes neuroscience engaging, fun, and unforgettable.
About This Workshop
Discover the Brain in Action
Your brain is the most complex organ in the known universe — but it doesn’t have to stay a mystery. This engaging workshop brings neuroscience out of the lab and into your hands. Whether you’re 12 or 72, you’ll explore the fundamentals of how neurons work, how they communicate, and how those tiny electrical signals control everything you think, feel, and do.
From Theory to Practice
Forget dry textbook diagrams — here, you’ll become the scientist. Using Backyard Brains’ easy-to-use, research-grade tools, you’ll collect real data from living neurons, run interactive experiments, and watch brain signals appear right before your eyes on a screen. It’s neuroscience you can see, hear, and control.
Experiments You’ll Try
- Record real neuron activity from yourself or your classmates.
- Measure your reaction times and compare them with others.
- Control devices or muscles using your own bioelectric signals.
- Explore how the brain processes sensory input and sends commands to the body.
For All Skill Levels
No prior experience? No problem. We guide you through each experiment step by step, ensuring you understand not just the “how,” but also the “why” behind every observation. This is an open invitation to students, educators, hobbyists, and the simply curious.
Why It Matters
Understanding how your brain works changes how you see yourself and the world. This workshop will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of biology — and maybe even inspire you to pursue neuroscience further.
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