Educational Outreach

About Our Outreach Programs

We believe in inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists by making computational neuroscience accessible and engaging for young learners. Our outreach initiatives partner with schools and educational programs to introduce students to programming, data analysis, and neuroscience research.

Programs

Girl’s Day

Interactive Python workshops designed for middle school girls, using Google Colab to explore programming through emoji manipulation and creative coding. These sessions aim to demystify programming and show that coding can be fun, creative, and accessible.

Deutsche Neuroolympiade

Supporting high school students participating in Germany’s premier neuroscience competition through data analysis workshops and research mentoring. We provide guidance on computational approaches to neuroscience research and help students develop the technical skills needed for their projects.

Format & Approach

• Duration: Varies by program (typically 1-9 hours)
• Location: Online and in-person options
• Language: German and English
• Format: Interactive, hands-on workshops
• Community: Middle school and high school students
• Focus: Making neuroscience and programming accessible and engaging

Our Philosophy

Educational outreach is central to our mission. We strive to:

• Break down barriers to entry in computational neuroscience
• Provide positive early experiences with programming
• Show diverse pathways into neuroscience careers
• Support underrepresented groups in STEM
• Connect young learners with real research applications
• Foster curiosity and confidence in technical skills

Every program is designed to be welcoming, supportive, and fun, showing students that they can be part of the neuroscience community.