Institute On Neuroscience

Thank you for your interest in the Institute on Neursocience (ION). We regret to announce that the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience will not be offering the ION program in summer 2010. We have encountered difficulties with finance, as well as faculty availability for this summer. We hope to re-instate the program for summer 2011, so please check back in spring 2011 for more information.

If you are interested in providing financial support to the ION program, please contact Kyle Frantz, Ph.D., at the email address listed below.

The Institute On Neuroscience is an eight-week summer program, sponsored by the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience (CBN) for high school students who excel in science.

Institute Scholars learn about neuroscience through hands-on activities, discussions and readings directed by faculty members, post-doctoral researchers, undergraduate and graduate students from CBN member institutions. Scholars also visit research facilities where they learn about various techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scanning and electron microscopy. Special workshops throughout the summer focus on scientific communication, science and society and scientific ethics, among other topics.

After the introductory curriculum, scholars conduct five-week mentored laboratory research projects at CBN member institutions.

Program Benefits

• The program provides comprehensive preparation for the pursuit of undergraduate science majors;
• Scholars usually finish the program excited about neuroscience, with an interest in exploring neuroscience-related academic and professional careers;
• Scholars earn a $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the program.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Preference for high school students enrolled in their junior or senior years;
• Grade point average of at least a 3.0 (B average);
• Advanced Placement (or other college level) science courses recommended;
• Scholars must arrange in advance local Atlanta housing and transportation.

Application Requirements:

For your information, the 2009 ION Application Form is available here, but we will not be taking applications for the summer 2010.
• Complete and mail the 2009 ION Application Form;

Contact Information:

Kyle Frantz, Ph.D., CBN Educator
Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Biology, Georgia State University
Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 5030
Atlanta, GA 30302-5030
E-mail: kfrantz@gsu.edu
Phone: 404.413.5338

Note: Please check back frequently for program updates.

ION 2009 in the News:

Brain Explorers: The Center for Behavioral Neuroscience Helps the Next Generation of Scientists Investigate the Brain

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