Read the winning articles from the Loyola University Chicago Program for Neuroscience and Society’s journalism competition. Loyola undergrads report on topics related to addiction, neuromarketing, and depression. The second round of the Neuroscience Journalism Competition is open now, through May 15. Students at universities nationwide are invited to submit!

#neurosociety #scicomm #neuroscience #neuroethics

https://dana.org/article/empowering-student-journalism-on-neuroscience/

As we mark our 75th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on our collaborations and achievements in health and science. Looking ahead, we remain inspired and energized by the continued potential to drive meaningful progress in society through neuroscience.

Watch a brief overview of our journey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHJtA9CRYTw

For 30 years, Brain Awareness Week has educated people of all ages about the brain in an aim to foster enthusiasm and support for brain research. The campaign events have also helped promote the Foundation’s mission to show the importance of neuroscience in our everyday lives.

Learn more about the history of Brain Awareness Week and its continued success over the years.

#BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #brainscience #neuroscience #neurosociety

https://dana.org/article/three-decades-of-brain-awareness/

We’re celebrating 75 years of the Dana Foundation! Visit our anniversary timeline to learn about important milestones in the Foundation’s support for education and health, and the work we’re doing now to advance the field of neuroscience and society. #neurosociety #DanaFoundation75 #philanthropy https://dana.org/75th-anniversary-timeline/

Apply for a Dana Foundation Professional Development Award by March 14. Trainees can request up to $5,000 for a conference, workshop, coursework, or other interdisciplinary activity that furthers your training in neuroscience and society.

 https://on.dana.org/professional-development-awards-2025

The Dana Foundation is seeking letters of interest for pilot projects in Neuroscience & Society. Applicants may request up to $150,000 in funding for projects over a period of 18 months.

For more details and to apply: https://on.dana.org/loi-2025

The Neuroscience Justice Accelerator (NJAM) at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center, is hiring for a Senior Program Manager. This role will oversee the development and execution of strategic operational objectives and will be the lead member of the administrative team.

Learn more about the position and apply here: https://partners.taleo.net/careersection/ghc/jobdetail.ftl?job=3296860&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Learn more about the Neurotech Justice Accelerator here: https://dana.org/article/neurotech-is-changing-the-way-we-treat-disease-and-understand-the-brain/

Calling all middle school STEM teachers in the NYC area! Applications are open for the 2025 winter cohort for the Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society. This program gives teachers an opportunity to deepen their neuroscience knowledge and co-create curricula to help middle school students tackle big questions at the intersection of science and society. Applications are due Nov 1. #neurosociety #neuroethics #stem #stemeducation #stemteachers

https://dana.org/article/open-call-teacher-institute-for-neuroscience-and-society/

Well-trained therapists are essential for safe and effective psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT). A key debate in the field is whether PAT training programs should require therapists to undergo their own PAT, known as “experiential training.” The fourth article from the Hastings Center Neuroscience and Society Series examines the potential benefits and risks of experiential training. #psychedelics #experientialtraining #neurosociety #neuroethics

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hast.1602

Applications are now being accepted for IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week grants! Funding supports activities that build awareness of the significant and positive impact of brain science on our daily lives. Grantees will receive up to 1250 USD for their outreach efforts. For details and to apply, visit https://ibro.org/baw-grants/. #brainawarenessweek #brainweek #ibro #grants #neurosociety

#CivicScience Fellow Leanna Kalinowski is conducting a survey to explore civic science behaviors and motivations among scientists across all career levels and #research disciplines. Learn about her work and take her survey! #neurosociety #neuroscience
https://dana.org/article/bridging-the-gap-civic-science-fellow-leanna-kalinowski/

Portable MRIs expand access to neuroimaging but can pose ethical, legal, and policy challenges. A multidisciplinary group from the University of Minnesota developed recommendations to ensure responsible use of this emerging technology. #neurotech #neuroethics #neurosociety https://dana.org/article/putting-ethical-guidelines-in-place-for-portable-mri-research/

A congressional briefing commemorated ten years of groundbreaking advancements through the National Institutes of Health BRAIN Initiative. Scientists emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and connecting the research to real-world impacts, and an Initiative study participant spoke about his positive experience with deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. #studyBRAIN #neurosociety #braininitiative #mentalhealth
https://dana.org/article/commemorating-ten-years-of-the-brain-initiative/

The Dana Foundation is #hiring two fellows to help us plan and coordinate programs with our Neuroscience & Society team. For details and to apply: https://dana.org/dana-foundation-fellows-in-neuroscience-society/ #neurosociety #neuroscience #fellowship #jobopportunity #philanthropy

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society, a multi-million-dollar partnership with UCLA, Charles R. Drew University, and Loyola University Chicago.

By bringing new talent into the field and supporting public exchange, the Dana Center Initiative is a paradigm-shifting model advancing neuroscience innovation that reflects the values, needs, and wishes of the people it serves.

https://on.dana.org/dana-center-initiative-grants-announced

The BRAINS program is now accepting applications for its 2024 cohort! For this cohort, they are interested in early-career applicants from any area of neuroscience and early-career researchers who have expertise at the intersection of neuroscience and society. Deadline to apply is April 18: https://brains.uw.edu/
#neurosociety #neuroscience #neuroethics #brainscience #stem

Watch the second episode of #NeuroSocietyStories featuring evolutionary biologist and science educator Jayatri Das! Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo chats with Jayatri (who led the development of The Franklin Institute’s award-winning exhibit on neuroscience and psychology) about public engagement, issues in science education, and lifelong learning outside the classroom. #stemeducation #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #scienceeducation #braineducation https://dana.org/article/beyond-the-basics-in-science-education-neurosociety-stories-with-jayatri-das/

Dana Foundation President Caroline Montojo welcomes you to Brain Awareness Week! During this week everyone is encouraged to take some time to learn about the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #DanaFoundation #neurosociety #neuroscience #brainsceince #stem #scicomm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBMlCCHkfMM

The Dana Career Network in Neuroscience & Society is launching the “NeuroX 101 Series” featuring panels with experts in emerging NeuroX fields, such as Neuroarchitecture and Neuroscience and Public Policy. Learn more and register for upcoming events at https://neuroxcareers.org/events/ #neurosociety #careernetwork #neuroarchitecture #publicpolicy #neurocareers #neuroscience

Brain-computer interfaces offer real promise in treating and diagnosing neurological disorders or in converting thought to speech. But they also raise ethical concerns and can be a contentious topic. How should the public think about brain interfaces? Join us for the sixth and final #DanaDiscoveryDialogues on March 27. #neuroethics #neurosociety #braincomputerinterface #neurotechnology https://dana.org/article/dana-discovery-dialogues-when-brains-and-computers-connect/