e-Veritas Archive | March 5th, 2010

University of Miami partners with Miami Science Museum for Brain Fair

Mar
20
10:00 am

On Saturday, March 20, Miller School of Medicine and University of Miami faculty, graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral associates will partner with the Miami Science Museum for an inaugural Brain Fair. Stop by the museum, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for this free, fun-filled day of exciting neuroscience presentations, brain games, and educational activities designed to teach kids ages 4 to 10 how the brain works. The Brain Fair will also include tips for improving memory and preventing stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, and 15-minute information sessions on various topics such as the effects of stress on the brain, autism and vaccines, stem cell therapy, and uses of cord blood. For more information or to volunteer, e-mail Coleen Atkins at [email protected] or call 305-243-4698.

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Save the date: UM and Miami Science Museum present Brain Fair for kids on March 20

Mar
20
10:00 am

Faculty, graduate students, and postdocs from the University of Miami will partner with the Miami Science Museum for the first annual Brain Fair on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take part in a free, fun day that will include exciting neuroscience presentations by staff. The agenda will include brain games, activities to teach kids ages 4 to 10 how the brain works, as well as tips for improving memory as you age and how to prevent stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. For more information or to volunteer to help, e-mail Coleen Atkins at [email protected] or call 305-243-4698.

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