.	Brain Awareness Week 1999	.
	Plug into Neuroscience Exhibit
Philadelphia Area Chapter Society for Neuroscience	March 19,20 1999	Franklin Institute Science Museum

The plug-into-neuroscience exhibit in March 1998 was attended by over 1500 visitors.

The exhibit during March of 1999 should be even bigger and better.

Stay tuned to this site for information on the event.

If you are interested in participating either as a visitor or as a volunteer for the exhibit, please contact John R. Hoffman., President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience will hold an exhibit at the Franklin Institute Science Museum on Friday March 19 and Saturday March 20, 1999. The goal of the exhibit was to provide a hands-on, interactive neuroscience experience for children in association with Brain Awareness Week.

Background

BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK is a public information campaign created in 1996 by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to focus public attention on the importance of the brain and brain research. The campaign unites the interests and activities of federal agencies, patient service and advocacy groups, outreach organizations, professional groups, teaching hospitals and universities and private research centers.

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This page developed and maintained by John R. Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Beaver College, and President of the Philadelphia Area Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. Dr. Hoffman is currently serving on the Society for Neuroscience Committee for Neuroscience Literacy. This page was last updated on December 22, 1998

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