Come join us!
We hugely welcome students from multiple area campuses, including the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland Community College, Lane Community College, Clatsop Community College, and the branch campus of Washington State University in Vancouver…
Want to gain experience that will improve your job prospects?
Are you excited by what you’re discovering about the brain and behavior? Are you curious about communicating with K-12 and the public about neurons, synapses, adolescent brain development, sensory systems and advances in our understanding of mental health?
How do I get involved..?
NW Noggin is actively engaged in STEAM (STEM + Art) outreach throughout the academic year, and over the summer as well. Please check out these links…
LEARN MORE: Noggin Bloggin
A regularly updated summary of our outreach visits and activities, with an emphasis on the science presented, and the arts projects designed to educate students and the public about research exploring the link between brain and behavior…
LEARN MORE: Calendar of Events
What’s next on our schedule? How can you get involved?
The chance to collaborate with graduate students and undergraduates from multiple area campuses to both design and then deliver instruction to K-12 students in public schools is an extraordinary educational experience…
You’ll gain confidence in your public speaking skills, you’ll learn about current efforts in graduate research, you’ll discover the power of art in conveying complex concepts in neuroscience and psychology, and you’ll know what it’s like to plan lessons and teach…
And you will help enthuse a new generation of scientists and artists, too!
Graduate students are also encouraged to present a public lecture on their own research. Many of these talks were at Velo Cult, a former bicycle shop/event space/pub in NE Portland! We pair you with an art student, and you both get unique, useful experience introducing your work to the general public…
We have a new presentation space: Floyd’s Coffee in Old Town Portland! Check out some past presentations by area graduate students…
Feeling no pain @ Velo!
The Art & Science of Stress @ Velo
Velo Cult: A memorable crowd!
NW Noggin is very active in the community throughout the year, and if you are interested in learning more, please contact our Resource Council Member for Communications Aaron Eisen (aaeisen@pdx.edu) and instructors Bill Griesar (griesar@nwnoggin.org) & Jeff Leake (jleake@nwnoggin.org) to confirm that you are on our list for upcoming events…
Thank you for your enthusiasm & Cheers!
FOR ALL OUTREACH PARTICIPANTS:
We are committed to creating and fostering a learning and working environment based on open communication and mutual respect. We have an extraordinarily diverse K-12 student population, and a diverse community of teachers as well. We expect volunteers to be respectful and welcoming of difference, including differences involving race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, veteran or military status, sex, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Inappropriate behavior is unacceptable, and will result in removal from NW Noggin activities…
Please help everyone feel valued as full, respected participants in our teaching and learning communities – this is key to successful outreach…