Society for Neuroscience
SfN Ottawa Chapter
With the support of faculty and staff at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Ottawa Chapter is run by a group of graduate and undergraduate student volunteers passionate about educational outreach events, community fundraisers, and academic and community knowledge transfer.
In recognition of their impressive achievements, they received the 2018 SfN Chapter of the Year and the CAN Outreach and Advocacy Award in 2019!
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Outreach Education Events
Brain Awareness Week
During Brain Awareness Week, students and faculty members visit local elementary and high schools to promote education and research about the brain through on-demand presentations.
Ottawa Brain Bee
A local neuro trivia competition for high school students. The winner receives a volunteer lab position and goes on to participate in the CIHR National Brain Bee in hopes of advancing to the International Brain Bee.
Day at the Museum
In partnership with the Canadian Science and Technology Museum, SfN Ottawa Chapter organizes A Day at the Museum, where they run activities and demonstrations on how the brain works to museum visitors.
Brain and Mental Health Art Show
Since 2010, the Brain and Mental Health Art Show has been an annual event that brings together the scientific and mental health communities in Ottawa through art.
Artists of any age and skill-level are invited to submit their artwork for auctioning and local businesses donate goods and services. All funds raised benefit a charitable organization.
Academic Knowledge Transfer
Brain Health Research Day
Hosted by the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute, Brain Health Research Day is an annual event that brings together the research community. The event includes dynamic speakers, including an external world-renowned keynote speaker, and short presentations by clinicians and researchers. Trainees are also highlighted, with opportunities to present their research.
Neuroscience & Mental Health Trainee Network
NeuMe-TN hosts an annual conference that brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and trainees. Featuring a keynote speaker, expert panels, and workshops that explore the latest advancements in neuroscience and mental health, the event serves as a platform for trainees to present their research, network with peers, and engage with established professionals in the field.
ThinkSci
ThinkSci is a student-led, workshop-based initiative that immerses high school seniors and first-year CÉGEP students in the world of neurophysiology. The program takes a learner-centered approach, engaging students in game-based learning where they step into the shoes of neurophysiologists. This allows them to design their own experiments, test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.