The MCCN Lab presented research at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS) in London, Ontario.
MCCN Lab Outreach Event – Grange Fair
At the Centre County Grange Fair (http://www.grangefair.net/) Amanda Chennavasin and Arie Yoder spoke to people of all ages; young kids, teenagers, and adults about the research we are conducting in our lab. They handed out fliers describing our on-going research studies and also had materials and handouts to teach the kids about the different lobes of the brain and why neurons are so important. They showed kids how to create their own brains out of play-dough and also helped kids create their own neurons out of pipe cleaners, beads, jingle bells & noodles. It was a great day working the kids and teaching them about all the different exciting things our brains can do!!
MCCN Lab Outreach Event – Ag Progress Days
At Penn State’s Ag Progress Days (http://agsci.psu.edu/apd/about) Sara Barth & Travis Mason spoke to kids & their families about the different parts of the brain, what each area is really good at and why our brains are so important. They showed kids how to create their own brains out of play-dough and also helped kids create their own neurons out of pipe cleaners, beads, jingle bells & noodles. The kids enjoyed the activities and the parents loved that there were handouts for them to take home with information about each activity. Everyone had a great time and was excited about learning about the brain!!