Society for Neuroscience (SfN)

This three-year grant continues support for SfN’s Science Educator Award program. The Science Educator Award recognizes excellence in promoting neuroscience literacy and contributions made to public information about neuroscience. Each year, the award honors up to two scientists who have made significant contributions to public education about neuroscience. 

SfN holds an open nomination for the Science Educator Award each spring, and eligible nominees undergo a rigorous review process by an expert selection committee. Nominees’ work is judged on how well it addresses SfN’s education and outreach goals, the breadth of people impacted, the innovative nature of the work, and the potential for broad dissemination. The award is presented at the Presidential Special Lecture, one of the highest-profile and widely attended events at SfN’s annual meeting. 

This grant supports the Dana Foundation objective to facilitate greater understanding and informed decision-making among professionals by supporting new education approaches on neuroscience topics related to their practice.