Department of Neurosciences - Summer Camps
Summer Biomedical Science Program in Bioinformatics (Virtual)
Interested in learning about where computers and medicine meet? Join us in our virtual summer camp to experience the excitement of biomedical research and make a difference in health and disease. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, get mentored by a College of Medicine faculty member, work in small groups, and develop research writing skills.
This camp is ideal for high school students entering grades 11 or 12. Grow personally and professionally through this challenging and enriching experience.
Still Accepting Admissions Applications
Rocket Neurosciences Laboratory Summer camp (on-campus)
Join us for our on-campus Rocket Neurosciences Summer Camp to discover what it’s like to be a neuroscientist while engaging in fun, hands-on activities and meeting other high school students interested in understanding how the brain works!
Our highly interactive camp(s) will include tutorials and laboratory activities. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and current students in the neurosciences program and gain hands-on experience in UToledo research laboratories.
This year students have the opportunity to participate in one or two weeks of tutorials and laboratory activities on UToledo Health Science Campus and/or UToledo Main Campus. It is ideal for students to attend both weeks of camp, however students can attend either week and still gain valuable knowledge and skills.
Ideal camp for high school students entering grades 10, 11, or 12.
WEEK 1 - Introduction to the Neuroscience Laboratory
Will have hands-on laboratory experience, tutorials, demonstrations and meet-the-researcher networking will explore the following:
- Introduction to laboratory concepts: Tools to study the brain
- Laboratory health and safety
- Biochemistry of DNA, RNA and protein
- Neuroanatomy: what is the brain made of?
- Imaging the brain: What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
- Understanding how the brain influences behavior
- How to build a microscope
CAMP DETAILS
Week 1: July 15 – July 19, 2024
- Cost: $200
- Need-based scholarships are available to support camp registration.
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Half-day camp.
- Location: The University of Toledo Health Science Campus
- Accommodation and travel allowances are not provided for camp attendees.
WEEK 2: Neurons in Action
Will have hands-on laboratory experience, tutorials, demonstrations and meet-the-researcher networking. We will explore how neurons signal and communicate within neural circuits to drive animal behavior through the following activities:
- Learn basic principles of bio-electricity and circuits that underpin neuronal communication
- Record the electrical activity of neurons.
- Explore how neurons respond to sensory and reflex stimulation.
- Record and manipulate signaling between neurons and muscles.
- Gain first-hand experience with the cutting-edge optical techniques that are pushing back the boundaries of today’s neuroscience research
CAMP DETAILS
Week 2: July 22 – July 26, 2024
- Cost: $200
- Need-based scholarships are available to support camp registration.
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: The University of Toledo Main Campus
- Accommodation and travel allowances are not provided for camp attendees.
ADMISSIONS
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee. Admitted students will receive a separate email communication with instructions to register for camp and provide legal forms for completion.
Admissions deadline May 31, 2024
Submit an Admissions application
Contact Us
For questions about the Department of Neurosciences' Summer Camps, contact the Department of Neurosciences at Neurosciences@utoledo.edu.
Pictures from Neurosciences’ Summer Laboratory Camp 2023
