The staff at Watermark's Hacienda at the Canyon treated our volunteers like royalty. They thoughtfully set up tents, tables, and chairs in the lush courtyard, creating a welcoming space for neuroscience demonstrations and activities. Community members were excited to learn about the wonders of the brain, and everyone enjoyed delicious, brain-healthy gourmet food before heading out.

The beautiful Pima Community College Northwest Campus provided the perfect setting for Family STEAM Night. Volunteers shared engaging neuroscience information with attendees of all ages and took time to explore some of the other fascinating science exhibits before the sun set.

Tucson Convention Center was barely big enough to hold all of the celebrities and attendees at this event. Our volunteers stayed busy leading neuroscience activities and explaining all about the amazing brain. 

On a very warm April day, volunteers were grateful for the shade during this event. JTED students enjoyed meeting graduate students and healthcare professionals as they explored neuroscience activities and examined animal brain specimens.

Students and their families included the Brain Bus on their visits to the various STEAM exhibits. Everyone was fascinated with the Brain Zoo and learning about neuroplasticity by tossing bean bags wearing prism glasses. 

This event is always very festive and lots of fun for everyone. In fact, we used this opportunity to celebrate volunteers! There was a giant submarine sandwich, a bucket of frozen fruit packed beverage, and new EACH BRAIN MATTERS t-shirts. Passing cyclists enjoyed the Brain Bus activities. 

There were 1,000's of families at Kino Sport's Complex for the Junior League's annual event. Everyone enjoyed the neuroscience activities and these two lovely princesses were enamored with the Brain Bus itself. 

We had a great time with our friends to the south at Pima County Library's Sahuarita branch. The Brain Zoo was a favorite attraction, but children and adults alike also enjoyed the challenge of the Mirror Box.  

What an incredible weekend! Hundreds of people visited the Brain Bus to see our new Brain Zoo, try out a mirror box, experience some cerebellum activities, and toss bean bags to gain an understanding of neuroplasticity. Our volunteers were helping everyone learn about, care for, and appreciate their amazing brains. 

Although the Brain Bus did not enter the Tucson Mall, the volunteers conducted many of the same activities and interacted with hundreds of families. Children were invited to shape small heads out of dough, with the option to encase their creations in plastic Easter eggs before dropping them from a 4-foot ladder, highlighting the importance of wearing helmets.

The weather was beautiful and the volunteers were amazing. Everyone had a great time with over 1,000 visitors to the Brain Bus at Children's Museum Tucson.  

Family STEM Night was the perfect occasion for the Brain Bus to drive on the the field at Prince Elementary School and share neuroscience activities with students and their families. The staff even joined in on the fun and learned that mirror boxes are a wonderful example of growth-mindset.  

Sunrise Drive Elementary School invited the Brain Bus and The Center for Neurosciences Volunteers to participate in their Science Day. Over 500 K - 5 students tried out the neuroscience activities and learned something new about their amazing brains. 

The Brain Bus arrived at the University of Arizona at 6:30 am to get ready for the 100's of visitors participating in the annual fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers were thankful for the hot chocolate in the chilly morning. 

This colorful event was exciting and the Brain Bus volunteers were very busy before and after the sprint. We were parked right behind the Bling Bus. 

The Brain Bus was invited to share neuroscience information with all five second grade classes. Parent volunteers helped lead the activities, which made the afternoon even more fun for everyone.    

This was the perfect event for two volunteers who both like neuroscience and cool cars. We all enjoyed meeting people of all ages and our guests learned about the amazing brain. The weather was perfect!   

The staff, students, and families stopped by the brain bus on their way in and out of Grijalva Elementary School's STEAM Night. Even though it was a little chilly for the volunteers, everyone had a great time. 

We positioned the Brain Bus across the street from Ochoa Community School and then we had an afternoon visit from Steve Ochoa. It was a busy day for our volunteers, who interacted with many of the cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians passing along the route.    

The Brain Bus made it all the way out to TMC's Rincon Campus and the dedicated volunteers arrived to lead neuroscience activities to over 1,500 costumed children and adults on a record breaking hot day in October. 

Watermark's Hacienda on the River hosted a community fair and The Center for Neurosciences Foundation's volunteers were on hand to share information and enjoy a terrific lunch. 

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.