UNE鈥檚 Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair to return following five-year pandemic hiatus
The 91直播视频 is pleased to announce the return of the Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair, hosted by the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences (CEN), following a five-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair takes place on Friday, April 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Harold Alfond Forum on UNE鈥檚 Biddeford Campus. It is free and open to the public.
鈥淭he 91直播视频Community is beyond excited that the Brain Fair is coming back,鈥 said Ian Meng, Ph.D., CEN director and professor of Biomedical Sciences. 鈥淚t has been a long time coming, and there is a lot of energy among our student volunteers to make this year鈥檚 fair the best one yet.鈥
Approximately 80 students have signed up to be volunteers.
This 鈥渋nteractive science fair鈥 includes hands-on activities designed by students, faculty, and professional staff. Some scientific activities include microscopy exhibits, brain and eyeball dissections, optical illusion brain games, neuroscience art, and brain crafts for all ages. Other events include ice skating and free bicycle helmet fittings and giveaways, made possible by the
The CEN created the Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair in 2015 to engage the local community, especially local students and children, in brain exploration and to promote STEM disciplines. It was held every year until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020.
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