Neuroscience Fair

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

It’s time for the toys to get a check-up! Join the Neuroscience Fair for a hands-on stuffed animal brain scan. 

Learn more about Animal Brain Scanner

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Compare brain structures across various species.

Learn more about Animal Brains

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Kid Activities: Coloring and games. Relax with some coloring and play!

Learn more about Brain Break

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

The gut has a mind of its own – the enteric nervous system. 

Learn more about Brain in Your Gut

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Put together all the pieces to make a complete brain!

Learn more about Brain Puzzle

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Color different structures on plaster brains and take them home!

Learn more about Color a Brain

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us to explore what neuroscience can teach us about the contributions of our microbes to brain development. Via interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, we will discover the incredible impact of microbes on our brain growth and learn about the ways that our lifestyles (for example, antibiotic overuse) may be affecting our microbes and therefore our brain development. All age groups are welcome!

Learn more about Do Microbes Shape Your Brain?

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Pretend you are a neuroscientist and take pictures!

Learn more about Dress Like a Neuroscientist

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Show off your neuroscience pride with face paint!

Learn more about Face Painting

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about the different Gifted and Talented Education opportunities at MSU. 

Learn more about GATE

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Complete tasks while wearing vision-altering goggles!

Learn more about Goofy Goggles

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Look at real human brains.

Learn more about Human Brains

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about how neurons in our brain control our appetite.

Learn more about Hungry Hungry Neurons

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about the different parts of neurons, and make your own with craft supplies to take home!

Learn more about Make a Neuron

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Come learn about the importance of mindfulness for our health and complete a gratitude activity.

Learn more about Mindfulness

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Try to trace a shape by looking only at your reflection.

Learn more about Mirror Tracing

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Watch how a neurologist evaluates your nervous system. 

Learn more about Nervous Breakdown

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Use a microscope to see the intricate structure of real neurons.

Learn more about Neuron Discovery Station

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn how certain tasks are more difficult with Parkinson’s disease 

Learn more about Parkinson's Perspective

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

See how your brain is protected in your head.

Learn more about Protect Your Brain

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

See how fast your brain can make your hand solve the puzzle.

Learn more about Race for Perfection

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

See how fast you can catch a dropped ruler!

Learn more about Reaction Time

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

See the different parts of an eye close-up!

Learn more about See a Cow Eye Close-Up!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about our spinal cord and how it is protected by the spinal column. Make your own spinal cord to take home. 

Learn more about Spine Model

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Test your nose by identifying mystery scents. 

Learn more about The Nose Knows

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Test how your skin perceives touch and temperature.

Learn more about Touch & Perception

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Challenge your motor skills and discover how practice shapes your performance.

Learn more about Triangle Trials: Motor Skills in Action