ASCEND Neuroscience
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Advancing STEM: Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery
Happy New Year! We would like to wish a prosperous and exciting new year to everyone. We are delighted to continue our efforts in science education into 2026. #newyear #2026 #brain #neuroscience #NYE
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Happy New Year! We would like to wish a prosperous and exciting new year to everyone. We are delighted to continue our efforts in science education into 2026. #newyear #2026 #brain #neuroscience #NYE
From the bottom of our hearts (brains), ASCEND wishes you a happy holiday season! #brain #STEM #holidays #neuroscience #trending
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
From the bottom of our hearts (brains), ASCEND wishes you a happy holiday season! #brain #STEM #holidays #neuroscience #trending
What is Alzheimer's? Check out some information on the neurological condition below! #brain #STEM #awareness #alzheimer #memory #neuroscience
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
What is Alzheimer's? Check out some information on the neurological condition below! #brain #STEM #awareness #alzheimer #memory #neuroscience
See below to learn more about the nervous system disorder, epilepsy, and how the brain is affected by the hyperexcitability of its neurons for Epilepsy Awareness Month in November! #brain #STEM #neuroscience #epilepsy #awareness
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
See below to learn more about the nervous system disorder, epilepsy, and how the brain is affected by the hyperexcitability of its neurons for Epilepsy Awareness Month in November! #brain #STEM #neuroscience #epilepsy #awareness
We'll be back at Coastal Karma for another fun night of brain science. Grab some brews and get your thinking cap on for a night of nerdy fun. Everyone is welcome! Register now at buff.ly/ksXlV3J
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We'll be back at Coastal Karma for another fun night of brain science. Grab some brews and get your thinking cap on for a night of nerdy fun. Everyone is welcome! Register now at buff.ly/ksXlV3J
Happy Halloween from the ASCEND team! Stay safe and protect your brains... #stem #brain #neuroscience #spooky #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy Halloween from the ASCEND team! Stay safe and protect your brains... #stem #brain #neuroscience #spooky #halloween
Join us November 2 at John Prince Park to raise awareness and stand in support for individuals living with mental illness in our community. Register now at namiwalks.org/teams/neurosquad
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us November 2 at John Prince Park to raise awareness and stand in support for individuals living with mental illness in our community. Register now at namiwalks.org/teams/neurosquad
Today is National Colors Day, a day to thank our eyes - specifically the specialized cells we call cones - for giving us our wonderful color vision. Neuroscience adds vibrancy to our lives (pun very much intended), and we hope it brings you the same joy! #brain #neuroscience #color #STEM #trending
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is National Colors Day, a day to thank our eyes - specifically the specialized cells we call cones - for giving us our wonderful color vision. Neuroscience adds vibrancy to our lives (pun very much intended), and we hope it brings you the same joy! #brain #neuroscience #color #STEM #trending
We all want to have healthy brains as we age, but figure out how to achieve can be hard! Turns out, what’s good for your heart is great for your brain too. And the best part? It’s totally free.
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We all want to have healthy brains as we age, but figure out how to achieve can be hard! Turns out, what’s good for your heart is great for your brain too. And the best part? It’s totally free.
Spina bifida affects approximately 1,300 births in the US each year alone, according to the NIH. This condition of the neural tube during development has several stages, and each has its own set of symptoms and effects. Read about it here! #spinabifida #awareness #STEM #health
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Spina bifida affects approximately 1,300 births in the US each year alone, according to the NIH. This condition of the neural tube during development has several stages, and each has its own set of symptoms and effects. Read about it here! #spinabifida #awareness #STEM #health
Today is World Mental Health Day! We invite you to take some time and participate in some self-care activities to tend to the garden we call our mental health. #STEM #neuroscience #mentalhealth #selfcare #trending
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day! We invite you to take some time and participate in some self-care activities to tend to the garden we call our mental health. #STEM #neuroscience #mentalhealth #selfcare #trending
No one is immune from the effects of mental illness. The inimitable Dr. Nicole Baganz, PhD., shared her own experiences in a recent article featured in the NAMI PBC newsletter, available at namipbc.org/depression-m...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
No one is immune from the effects of mental illness. The inimitable Dr. Nicole Baganz, PhD., shared her own experiences in a recent article featured in the NAMI PBC newsletter, available at namipbc.org/depression-m...
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! Let us dive into this complex umbrella of conditions that affect how the central nervous system functions. #dysautonomia #STEM #neuroscience #raiseawareness #viral
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! Let us dive into this complex umbrella of conditions that affect how the central nervous system functions. #dysautonomia #STEM #neuroscience #raiseawareness #viral
FAU is proud to join the newly formed Neuroarts Academic Network (NAN). This global initiative brings together over 35 institutions focused on harnessing the power of art to enhance brain health.
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
FAU is proud to join the newly formed Neuroarts Academic Network (NAN). This global initiative brings together over 35 institutions focused on harnessing the power of art to enhance brain health.
Take a peek (no pun intended) at some information about our eyes and how they connect to the study of neuroscience in honor of National Eye Health Month for October! #eyes #neuroscience #STEM #ascend #health
October 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Take a peek (no pun intended) at some information about our eyes and how they connect to the study of neuroscience in honor of National Eye Health Month for October! #eyes #neuroscience #STEM #ascend #health
Many of us can say that coffee is a lifesaver - waking us up each morning, being a midday pick-me-up, and keeping us awake when we want to finish just one last chapter. Read how the caffeine in coffee works for National Coffee Day! #coffee #caffeine #ASCEND #STEM #brain #neuroscience #viral
September 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
ASCEND wants to share that September is suicide prevention awareness month, when we hope to spend time remembering those who have committed, who are dealing with these heavy losses, & who may be going through mental health crises. We are always a DM away. #ASCEND #suicideprevention #mentalhealth
September 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
ASCEND wants to share that September is suicide prevention awareness month, when we hope to spend time remembering those who have committed, who are dealing with these heavy losses, & who may be going through mental health crises. We are always a DM away. #ASCEND #suicideprevention #mentalhealth
International Week of the Deaf is this week, where we want to raise awareness to those who are dealing with hearing loss, who may be supporting deaf family members, and everyone in between! #STEM #neuroscience #IWOFTD #hearingloss #awareness
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
International Week of the Deaf is this week, where we want to raise awareness to those who are dealing with hearing loss, who may be supporting deaf family members, and everyone in between! #STEM #neuroscience #IWOFTD #hearingloss #awareness
Today is National Aging Awareness Day, where we embrace how we age and understand what those changes entail. #ASCEND #STEM #neuroscience #aging #viral
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today is National Aging Awareness Day, where we embrace how we age and understand what those changes entail. #ASCEND #STEM #neuroscience #aging #viral
Have you ever wondered how playing video games might affect someone's behavior? Could they cause someone to behave violently? Scientists have spent decades asking the same questions, and the answer is that there's some bad new (and some good news too). Read more at tinyurl.com/The-Games-We...
August 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Have you ever wondered how playing video games might affect someone's behavior? Could they cause someone to behave violently? Scientists have spent decades asking the same questions, and the answer is that there's some bad new (and some good news too). Read more at tinyurl.com/The-Games-We...
Last week, SNBI hosted AAUW’s Tech Trek summer camp for a weeklong neuroscience course. Campers used candy to build some of the coolest neuron models we've ever seen! 🧠🍬
Which one’s your favorite? Let us know below! 👇
Which one’s your favorite? Let us know below! 👇
June 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Last week, SNBI hosted AAUW’s Tech Trek summer camp for a weeklong neuroscience course. Campers used candy to build some of the coolest neuron models we've ever seen! 🧠🍬
Which one’s your favorite? Let us know below! 👇
Which one’s your favorite? Let us know below! 👇
A heartfelt thank you to everyone that joined us this weekend at the Gardens Mall for Brain Sparks! We can't wait to see you all again next time 🧠 🎉
June 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone that joined us this weekend at the Gardens Mall for Brain Sparks! We can't wait to see you all again next time 🧠 🎉
Lucid dreaming may offer a unique view at how the brain determines reality from fiction, but it has proven difficult to study. A new technique for analyzing data from lucid dreaming studies is opening the door for larger, more powerful studies. Learn more in our newest Substack post: buff.ly/8MMBgq9
June 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Lucid dreaming may offer a unique view at how the brain determines reality from fiction, but it has proven difficult to study. A new technique for analyzing data from lucid dreaming studies is opening the door for larger, more powerful studies. Learn more in our newest Substack post: buff.ly/8MMBgq9
Come see us tomorrow morning at The Gardens Mall! We'll be in front of Nordstrom from 10 am to 12 pm with a variety of hands-on brain-themed activities.
June 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Come see us tomorrow morning at The Gardens Mall! We'll be in front of Nordstrom from 10 am to 12 pm with a variety of hands-on brain-themed activities.
Researching for this post made me realize how deadly the rabies virus is! Note that this technique is specifically being used in animal models and utilizes a modified version of rabies that cannot cause widespread infections.
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Researching for this post made me realize how deadly the rabies virus is! Note that this technique is specifically being used in animal models and utilizes a modified version of rabies that cannot cause widespread infections.