Building community through neuroscience
The mission of the Brain Explorer Academy is to build a bridge of bidirectional engagement between neuroscience and society and to train the next generation of diverse brain scientists who will make tomorrow's discoveries.
Our vision is for a world where:
- the diversity in the backgrounds and lived experiences of the neuroscience workforce matches that of our society.
- our society plays an active role in neuroscience research as true stakeholders.
- individuals in our communities understand the scientific process and feel empowered to make informed decisions about issued that impact their lives and their society.
We look forward to exploring the wonders of the brain with you!
Our Programs
Our programs are anchored by the NIH SEPA-funded Academy that aims to prepare Santa Ana high schoolers for careers in neuroscience. Our various programs engage individuals of all ages in the active exploration of the wonders of the brain. Learn more here.
Resources
UCI Brain Camp is one of the world's only youth neuroscience summer camps. 6th-12th graders are invited to participate in this 2-week full-day program featuring lectures and seminars, workshops, laboratory tours, and, of course, a wide variety of hands-on laboratory activities.
Join Us
UCI Brain Camp is one of the world's only youth neuroscience summer camps. 6th-12th graders are invited to participate in this 2-week full-day program featuring lectures and seminars, workshops, laboratory tours, and, of course, a wide variety of hands-on laboratory activities.