At the Neuroscience Institute, our researchers and staff recognize the importance of bringing the excitement of scientific inquiry from our labs to local communities. Through the Neuroscience Outreach Group at NYU (NOGN), we partner with local schools and community organizations to host educational events that celebrate the brain and explain how neuroscience can unlock its many mysteries.

Community Partnerships

NOGN is committed to bringing science and medicine to a diverse audience, and we’re proud to work with community programs that already have existing structures committed to education enrichment. These partnerships enable us to have a positive impact across a wide spectrum of target audiences.

We partner with many groups across NYU and NYU Langone, such as the College & Career Lab., Science and Technology Entry Program, Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES), the Concussion Center, and the Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders. In addition, we are actively involved in patient fairs, summer programs, and student visits throughout the year.

NOGN is also a platform for our volunteers to get involved with events throughout the city. Our volunteers have hosted tables at the World Science Festival, held workshops at the American Museum of Natural History, and hosted hands-on events at the BioBus.

Classroom Visits

In the past, NOGN has visited classrooms throughout New York City to share our scientific expertise with K–12 students. We are continuing classroom visits online and provide educational neuroscience activities and workshops by request.

In our virtual events, our education specialists provide an interactive presentation in conjunction with classroom teachers, introducing concepts such as the scientific method, the basics of the brain, and resources for how to get involved with science at an early age. Through our efforts, we hope to augment interest in pursuing STEM careers starting with young audiences.

For older groups and other target audiences, we provide lessons on learning and memory, diseases of the brain, neuroanatomy, the senses, and careers in neuroscience. We also run virtual and interactive neuroanatomy lessons for all ages.

Get Involved

To learn more about NOGN, or to find out how you can get involved in our programs, contact Hannah Stower, PhD at Hannah.Stower@NYULangone.org.