We gratefully acknowledge the support we have received since the beginning of the project from the following funding organizations.

1999-2003
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Precollege Education Award  72500-522006

Precollege Brain Science Education in Minnesota
PI: Timothy Ebner, Co-PI: Janet M. Dubinsky

2001
MN Dept of Higher Education: Eisenhower Professional Development Grant  A17496

BrainU 2001: Teaching Inquiry Based Neuroscience
PI: Carrie MacNabb, Co-PI: Janet M. Dubinsky

2002
MN Dept of Higher Education: Eisenhower Professional Development Grant  A32422

BrainU 2002: Teaching Inquiry-Based Neuroscience
PI: Carrie MacNabb, Co-PI: Janet M. Dubinsky

7/01/02 - 5/31/09
NIH/NCRR SEPA  R25 RR17315

BRAIN (Bringing Resources, Activities and Inquiry in Neuroscience) to Middle Schools
PI: Janet M. Dubinsky, Co-PI: Carrie MacNabb

The objectives of this grant are to develop a multiyear, middle school teacher training program in inquiry-based neuroscience with continued development of curricular materials for middle school science learners. Program dissemination will include teacher-teacher coaching, co-teaching, and presentation at national meetings plus student presentations at community science or health fairs or BAW. The Science Museum of Minnesota is a partner in this application.

4/1/09 - 4/30/12
NIH/NIDA SEDAPA R25 DA023955

Changing Brains through Inquiry, Not Drugs
PI: Janet M. Dubinsky, Co-PI: Gillian Roehrig

The objectives of this grant are to study the impact on students of teacher training in neuroscience delivered as either an intensive summer workshop or as a series of shorter workshops. Related website: STEM Center

9/1/09 - 8/31/14
NIH/NCRR SEPA  R25 OD011131

BRAIN (Bringing Resources, Activities and Inquiry in Neuroscience) to High Schools
PI: Janet M. Dubinsky, Co-PI: Gillian Roehrig

The objectives of this grant are to develop a 2 year high school teacher training program in inquiry-based neuroscience addressing homeostasis, to evaluate the impact on student achievement of this intensive teacher professional development and to train district science leadership in delivering this training.

8/1/11 - 7/31/13
NIH/NIMH SBIR  R43MH096674

iNeuron™: A contemporary platform for neuroscience education
PI: Martin Michalowski (Adventium Labs), Co-PI: Janet M. Dubinsky

The objectives of this grant are to develop an interactive educational resource on neuronal circuits for high school classrooms using hand held electronic devices.

2011 - 2012
NIH/NCRR Neuroscience Blueprint Supplement R25 OD025999-03S1

Supplement to BRAIN to High Schools
PI: Janet M. Dubinsky, Co-PI: Gillian Roehrig

This supplement will address how neuroscience knowledge changes teachers' beliefs about pedagogy and create demonstration videos for teacher professional development dissemination. Additional matching funds were provided by the Medical School and Academic Health Center of the University of Minnesota.