Brain Awareness Week
http://www.dana.org/brainweek/

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Upcoming Brain Awareness Week Dates
March 10-16, 2008
March 16-22, 2009

"Brain Awareness Week is an international effort organized by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to advance public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. The Dana Alliance is joined in the campaign by partners in the United States and around the world, including medical and research organizations; patient advocacy groups; the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies; service groups; hospitals and universities; K-12 schools; and professional organizations."

Brain Awareness Week 2006 Summary Report
Download a report on the 2006 campaign that highlights partners' activities in North and South America.

Brain Awareness Week: The Next Decade
A useful and informative brochure about Brain Awareness Week. Ideal for presenting to potential sponsors or partners to garner support and funding for your BAW activities. View the brochure online or contact the Campaign Clearinghouse to request copies.

Registration for Partners
For more information about becoming a Brain Awareness Week partner, or to enroll your organization as a partner in the campaign, please visit our partner registration page.

Partners Only
Includes general information about the resources and services available to Brain Awareness Week partners and links to the online and printable forms for posting activities on the International Calendar of Events and for ordering publications and stickers.

Neuroscience Education
Neuroscience Education focuses on educational outreach, with a special focus on students and teachers.

Partner Listing
View a listing of campaign partners, by institution type and geographical location, with links to their Web sites.

International Calendar of Events Detailed list of programs, including links.

Community Outreach
Information to help you plan programs during Brain Awareness Week, including advice on finding a speaker, developing ideas for activities and events, and communicating neuroscience to the public.

Media Tools
Includes guidelines for reaching the press and sample press releases.

Graphics
Download Brain Awareness Week logos, flyers, bookmarks, and a certificate of participation.

Puzzles
Download crossword puzzles, word scrambles, brain teasers, and word search puzzles for adults and children.

Education Resources
Educational resources for scientists, educators, and parents, including brain-related materials and links to organizations with sites offering valuable tools for home and classroom use.

Science Information
Includes links to the Dana Web site and the brain-related publications available through subscriptions from the Dana Press.

Press Information
Journalists seeking information about Brain Awareness Week can access the latest news releases.

It was a challenge reading it and I'll certainly try to be aware that I have a braiin during those times especially.....haha

thanks Carolyn

paula