Telling the Stories of Neuroscientific Discovery to Schoolchildren and the Public Can Make an Impact

Neuroscience research demands focused attention built upon a foundational knowledge that can encompass the full sweep of science and engineering including, among other disciplines, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science.Neuroscience studies range from evolution of lifeforms to new innovations in computational modeling.Neuroscientists can look at the population-level behavior, activity of the human brain, or atomic-level resolution of essential molecules.And yet, within these depths of emerging knowledge, the neuroscience community has the capacity to share what we know with young people and the public at large.Even little actions of communicating science in a manner that is broadly accessible and fun can initiate that ripple effect that informs a young mind.