Dana NextGen
The Dana NextGen program aims to catalyze a new generation of interdisciplinary professionals who believe societal impact is an essential part of neuroscience. The NextGen practitioners will be demographically and intellectually diverse; bridging the divide between neuroscience and the publics it’s meant to serve.
Program Goal and Objectives
Strengthen neuroscience’s positive role in the world by developing a new generation of interdisciplinary experts who shepherd neuroscience uses for a better world.
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Objective One
Increase training for scientists and innovators to deepen understanding, appreciation, and consideration of how their work reflects and informs society. -
Objective Two
Encourage cross-disciplinary, rigorous collaboration work (e.g., neuroscience and ethics, law, humanities, medicine, arts, social sciences, policy, journalism, education, public engagement) so that scientists and innovators expand their perspective and areas of expertise into new fields that empower them to embed neuroscience within a societal context. -
Objective Three
Grow a new cadre of leaders in Neuroscience & Society who will champion and influence neuroscience’s positive role in the world through sectors such as academia, industry, science communication, and policy.
Objective One
Increase training for scientists and innovators to deepen understanding, appreciation, and consideration of how their work reflects and informs society.
Objective Two
Encourage cross-disciplinary, rigorous collaboration work (e.g., neuroscience and ethics, law, humanities, medicine, arts, social sciences, policy, journalism, education, public engagement) so that scientists and innovators expand their perspective and areas of expertise into new fields that empower them to embed neuroscience within a societal context.
Objective Three
Grow a new cadre of leaders in Neuroscience & Society who will champion and influence neuroscience’s positive role in the world through sectors such as academia, industry, science communication, and policy.
