Your Brain Health, Mental Health and Society

The Brain Aging and Vascular Biology (BRAIV) Laboratory at the University of Michigan-Flint is preparing a three-day Brain Awareness Week program, March 17–19, 2027, as part of the global Brain Awareness Week celebration taking place March 15–21. Our program will bring neuroscience beyond the laboratory and into the community, connecting middle and high school students, university students, educators, researchers, and community members through engaging and accessible neuroscience activities.

What to Expect March 17–18 | School-Based Outreach BRAIV Lab members and UM-Flint student volunteers will visit participating middle and high schools to explore: • Brain structure and function • Neural signaling, sensation, and perception • Adolescent brain development • Brain health and mental health • Stress, sleep, and healthy brain habits • Substance use and the developing brain • Neuroscience and STEM career pathways

March 19 | Community Brain Awareness Event at UM-Flint The three-day program will culminate in a community event featuring: • Public lecture: “Your Brain Health, Mental Health & Society” • Interactive neuroscience demonstrations • Student presentations and reflections • Neuroscience and STEM career panel • Ask a Neuroscientist • Opportunities to learn about UM-Flint programs, research, and mentoring • Community dialogue and networking

The program is designed to make neuroscience accessible, interactive, and relevant to everyday life, while inspiring young people to explore education and careers in neuroscience, biomedical science, and STEM.

Building Community Through Neuroscience BRAIV Lab is committed to creating meaningful connections between research, education, and the community. Through this Brain Awareness Week program, we hope to establish lasting partnerships with local schools and create opportunities for students to engage directly with neuroscientists and UM-Flint students. Stay connected with BRAIV Lab for updates on participating schools, volunteer opportunities, registration, and the March 19 community event.

Brain science belongs in the community—and everyone has a brain worth understanding.