Many celebrities were on hand to pass out backpacks and help get the kids ready for back to school at Pima County Sheriff's Department's Badges and Backpacks. Everyone who stopped at the Brain Bus received some breathing tips. 

The giant planes at the Pima Air and Space Museum dwarfed the Brain Bus at "Night Wings" STEAM event. There were many visitors who enjoyed trying out some neuroscience activities. Volunteers included Whole Foods Staff members.  ​

The Green Valley Library is quite a distance for the Brain Bus to travel, but it was well worth the time to visit with the friendly folks down south. ​​

The Brain Bus was parked outside at the Flowing Wells Library before everyone moved into the classroom for a lesson on Brain Anatomy and Neurons. ​​

As part of Pima County Library's Synapse Program, the Brain Bus parked in the parking lot at Wilmot Library. Volunteers enjoyed leading activities with children before heading indoors to deliver a lesson on Brain Anatomy.​​

Brain BuThe Brain Bus was at Science City on the U of A mall. Hundreds of people visited to try some  of our fun neuroscience activities and learn about their amazing brains!

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It was fun to share neuroscience activities with the future health care providers and other JTED students. The Police and Fire Department representatives were drawn in by the ever popular mirror boxes. ​​

We love the road trip to Sahuarita and residents love The Brain Bus! The Stroop Test was a popular activity, along with the Braille samples. ​​

The Brain Bus was not allowed indoors, so volunteers carried all the supplies inside the Convention Center to lead activities for young and old. Volunteers even participated in the dance contest!​​

The Brain Bus made a stop at Boys and Girls Club to share neuroscience activities with children after their school day.  It was a nice change from the usual activities and everyone learned a thing or two.  ​

It was a very windy day, but the Brain Bus managed to blow over to Vail and share neuroscience activities with students and their parents. 

The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop experience designed to illustrate the profound impact of early life experiences on brain development—highlighting what fosters it, what hinders it, and the resulting consequences for society.

The Brain Bus was at Science City on the U of A mall. Hundreds of people visited to try some  of our fun neuroscience activities and learn about their amazing brains!

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This year, the event was held at Tucson Mall, where we were showing kids and their families how to keep their brains protected and encouraging helmet wearing. Participants created "helmets" for raw eggs and we dropped them off a ladder. Many of the eggs didn't survive the fall. 

Children young and and old flocked to the Brain Bus to enjoy the activities. Volunteers were happy to spend a beautiful day outdoors.  

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The Brain Bus was parked right in front of the store for shoppers to enjoy meeting volunteers and listen to a few rounds of the Brain Bus song by the Sapiens. 

Football Fans from Laramie Wyoming and Toledo Ohio visited the Brain Bus to visit with volunteers and learn about the brain. We never actually made it to the Football game, but sure had a great time at the Tailgate Festival. 

Residents, staff and family members joined our Brain Bus volunteers in the parking lot for neuroscience activities and beautiful weather. 

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Students from all over Southern Arizona were bussed to the campus for STEM Adventure. Even the security guard found something new to try. 

Community Center participant took a break from the regularly scheduled activities to join the Brain Bus volunteers and learn about neuroscience.  

Beautiful weather greeted the Brain Bus at the Truly Nolen Campus, where the competition for the hottest vehicle was rough. Luckily, there were also plenty of people eager to learn about the brain. 

Costumed children and adults were excited to see the Brain Bus to try out the activities and collect some treats. 

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The Hacienda at the River invited the Brain Bus to attend their health fair. Residents, their family members and staff enjoyed meeting our volunteers and trying out some of the neuroscience activities. ​

Before and after the race, girl scouts and their fans visited the Brain Bus for some Neuroscience activities to learn about the Brain. The found it challenging to high five in prism glasses.  

Students preparing for back to school visited the Brain Bus to participate in Neuroscience activities and create a neuron to attach to their new backpacks.