Neuroscientist for a day

On Friday, April 28^th, faculty and students from the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology provided a unique opportunity for high school students from Yellow Springs High School to engage in neuroscience and the scientific process. For ninety minutes, students experienced the Neuro Lab, which is centered on the interaction between the nervous system and musculature, and allowed the students to be neuroscientists, conducting experiments and collecting data related to this topic.

Students were also introduced to concepts regarding what neuroscience is, why it’s important, and