Institute on Neuroscience

ION 2008: June 9-August 1

The Institute on Neuroscience is an eight-week summer program, sponsored by the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) for high school students who excel in science.

Institute Scholars learn about neuroscience through hands-on activities, discussions and readings directed by faculty members, post-doctoral researchers, undergraduate and graduate students from CBN member institutions. Scholars also visit research facilities where they learn about various techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scanning and electron microscopy. Special workshops throughout the summer focus on scientific communication, science and society and scientific ethics, among other topics.

After the introductory curriculum, scholars conduct five-week mentored laboratory research projects at CBN member institutions.

Program Benefits

• The program provides comprehensive preparation for the pursuit of undergraduate science majors;
• Scholars usually finish the program excited about neuroscience, with an interest in exploring neuroscience-related academic and professional careers;
• Scholars earn a $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the program.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Preference for high school students enrolled in their junior or senior years;
• Grade point average of at least a 3.0 (B average);
• Advanced Placement (or other college level) science courses recommended;
• Scholars must arrange in advance local Atlanta housing and transportation.

Application Requirements:

• The 2008 application period has ended. Please check back in January for information concerning the 2009 ION.

Contact Information:

Kyle Frantz, PhD, CBN educator
Assistant Professor of Biology, Georgia State University
Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4010
Atlanta, GA 30302-4010
E-mail: kfrantz@gsu.edu
Phone: 404.413.5338

Note: Please check back frequently for program updates.

2008 Institute On Neuroscience Brochure

2007 Photo Gallery