Brain Awareness Week

Friday, March 14th 2008

1:00 pm

"How stem cells build the brain and why it matters"

Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Lecture Room A

Distinguished scientist Ronald McKay, Ph.D., a senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, is studying stem cell differentiation. This lecture is open to the public, and a lunch will be provided prior to the lecture for all those who wish to attend.

Saturday, March 15th 2008

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Harsco Science Center, Whitaker Center

Brain Development Through The Ages

Events are presented by Penn State Hershey, Millersville University, Elizabethtown College, PA Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention and Awareness Program, and Lebanon Valley College.

Neurology

"Elvis"
Demonstration of muscle and nerve functions. Children can touch and feel muscles on a medical dummy.

Psychology

"The Story Behind Optical Illusions"
Demonstration on the use of optical illusions to describe the anatomy and physiology of the visual system.

Sensory Perception

Student demonstrations geared to vision, taste, smell.

Psychiatry

"Sleep Study"

Neuroscience

"What's Where in Your Brain"
Learn about the lobes of the brain by drawing them on swim caps you can wear with pride.

Pharmacology

"Embryonic Stem Cells"
A display showing what they are and what they can do.

Brain Development

"Brain Across Evolution"
Preserved specimens of brains for various animals and humans will be on display to compare and contrast.

Neurophysiology Lab

"Headlines"
Display to demonstrate electrical activity in our brains by using an EEG.

Central PA Chapter for SFN