Deadline for Neuroscience for Kids drawing contest is Feb. 1


Do you know a K-12th grade student who is interested in art? The Red River Valley Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience encourages students to submit an entry in the Neuroscience for Kids drawing contest. Topics include:
* “My brain helps me _____”
* “Brain Fitness: I keep my brain healthy by _______”
* “My brain is like a _____ because ________”
* “Brain research is important because ________”

Drawings will be judged on the basis of originality, scientific accuracy and overall design. Details can be found at http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/contest67.html . Deadline for submission is Feb. 1, 2007.

This contest is coordinated by Eric Chudler at the University of Washington. Dr. Chudler is a neuroscientist and director of education and outreach.
-- Karen Cisek, Science Outreach Coordinator, Red River Valley Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, kcisek@medicine.nodak.edu, 777-6223