In an attempt to promote one of the human body’s most vital organs, UF’s Neuroscience Club kicked off its Brain Awareness Week Monday.
The event will place a different focus on the mind for each day of the week, from mental wellness to some of the lesser-known functions of the brain.
According to club president JiHee Choi, the event represents a growing interest in matters pertaining to the brain.
She hopes that the week will help raise awareness for students of all fields of study.
“As students, it’s an opportunity to learn something outside the classroom,” Choi said. “A lot of people may never take a neuroscience class, but they need to know how to take care of their brains.”
Monday’s theme focused on the effects of sleep, stress and exercise on the brain.
Topics for the rest of the week will include mental health, neuroanatomy and creativity, among others.
The group will offer different activities corresponding to the topics.
Although the official National Brain Awareness Week was held last month, Choi is confident students will be receptive to the approach.
“An inquisitive mind can learn a lot,” she said.
For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/neuroscienceclub.
