Neuroscience Stem Program
The Human Brain & Nervous System
Discover the most complex object in the known universe—your brain. Learn how 86 billion neurons create thought, emotion, memory, and consciousness.
Grades 10-12 | Must have completed Algebra 2
Every Sunday
EST
Interactive Sessions
Complete Program
Why Study Neuroscience?
The brain is the final frontier of human knowledge. Understanding it opens doors to medicine, psychology, AI, and understanding what makes us human.
Understand Yourself
Learn how your brain shapes your thoughts, emotions, decisions, and who you are as a person.
Gateway to Medical & Research Careers
Neuroscience is essential for medicine, psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive research fields.
Rapidly Growing Field
Brain research is one of the most active frontiers in science with breakthrough discoveries happening constantly.
Interdisciplinary Foundation
Neuroscience connects biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and even philosophy and AI.
Program Highlights
A deep dive into the brain sciences designed for curious high school students.
Comprehensive Brain Study
From individual neurons to complex brain systems, explore the organ that makes us who we are.
Expert Instruction
Learn from Dr. Saltzer, an award-winning educator who makes complex science accessible and exciting.
Interactive Learning
Small group sessions with discussions, case studies, and real-world applications of neuroscience.
Certificate of Completion
Earn recognition for completing the neuroscience exploration—perfect for college applications.
4-Week Curriculum
From neurons to consciousness—a comprehensive journey through brain science.
- The neuron: structure and function of the brain's building blocks
- Action potentials: how electrical signals travel through neurons
- Synapses and neurotransmitters: chemical communication
- Neural networks: how neurons work together
- Introduction to brain imaging techniques
- Tour of the brain: major structures and their functions
- The cerebral cortex: lobes and their specialized roles
- The limbic system: emotions, memory, and motivation
- The brainstem and cerebellum: vital functions and coordination
- Brain development from birth to adulthood
- How we see: the visual system from eye to brain
- How we hear: auditory processing and sound localization
- Touch, taste, and smell: the other senses
- Perception vs. reality: how the brain constructs experience
- Multisensory integration and illusions
- Learning and memory: how the brain stores information
- Language and communication in the brain
- Consciousness: the hard problem of neuroscience
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Future of neuroscience: brain-computer interfaces and beyond
Fascinating Brain Facts You'll Explore
86 Billion
Neurons in the human brain, each connected to thousands of others
268 mph
Speed of the fastest neural signals traveling through your body
2.5 PB
Estimated storage capacity of the human brain in petabytes
Learn from an Award-Winning Educator
Dr. Saltzer
A Mathematical Physicist and acclaimed educator who has authored 25+ STEM textbooks with Pearson & McGraw-Hill. Dr. Saltzer brings neuroscience to life with clear explanations, engaging examples, and infectious enthusiasm for the wonders of the brain.
National Teaching Awards
25+ Published Textbooks
Decades of Experience
Inspires Curiosity
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No prior biology knowledge is required! While having taken a biology course is helpful, our program is designed to be accessible to curious students from any background. We explain all biological concepts from the ground up.
This program gives you a rigorous introduction to neuroscience at a level appropriate for high schoolers. You'll explore topics typically covered in introductory college neuroscience, but with teaching methods designed for your age group. It's excellent preparation for college-level coursework.
Classes are held live online every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM EST for 4 consecutive weeks. Each 3-hour session includes interactive lectures, discussions, case studies, and Q&A time with the instructor.
Absolutely! Understanding the brain and nervous system is fundamental to medical education. This program will give you a head start on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology while also strengthening your medical school applications.
While this is an online program, we incorporate virtual demonstrations, brain imaging analysis, case studies of neurological conditions, and interactive discussions that bring neuroscience concepts to life.
Yes! Students who complete all four sessions receive a Certificate of Completion from EdQuill Academy, documenting their achievement in exploring neuroscience.
Ready to Explore the Brain?
Contact us today to reserve your spot in the Neuroscience Learning Camp. Limited seats available for personalized instruction.
Unlock the Secrets of the Brain
Join our 4-week deep dive into neuroscience and discover how the most complex organ in the universe creates your thoughts, memories, and identity.