Strategies for the Introduction of Neuroscience for Underrepresented University Students

by: Amanda Clinton, Franklin Carrero-Martinez, and Amarylis Velez-Perez

The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez hosted a series of academic and applied neuroscience activities as part of a Brain Awareness Week (BAW). The study in this article explores the impact of the BAW events as a vehicle for advancing interest in and understanding of the brain, as well as furthering exposure to the professional neuroscience options for a sample of Hispanic undergrades.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2011Stock # jcst11_040_05_38Volume 040Issue 05

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