Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
4-17-2019
Abstract
As a way to encourage community service and application based learning, NEUR 215: Applications in Neuroscience connects students at Geneseo with underserved children in the surrounding community. As in previous semesters, children in 3rd-5th grade who participate in this enrichment program benefit from weekly tutoring sessions, but the goal of this course is to further engage them in interactive learning through neuroscience related activities. Additionally, the experience of being on campus and interacting within a college setting can be used to stimulate a positive association with higher education. Sessions are designed with the intention of creating an enjoyable learning environment while providing exposure to STEM based lessons. Some activities include learning the anatomy and function of the brain, exploring communication between the brain and the heart, and touring various research facilities on campus. By providing early exposure to these neuroscience related concepts the children are encouraged to see STEM as an interesting and viable career path.
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Recommended Citation
Beltramini, Anna; Mounts, Annika; Pulizzi, Jackson; Bazzett, Terence; and Regner, Kate, "Fostering STEM Interest in Elementary Schools Students Through Neuroscience: A Look at Community Outreach in Geneseo's Rkids After-school Program" (2019). Papers, Posters, and Recordings. 30.
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/great-day-works/30