Workshop: Make'n'Take
Make'n'Take Workshop
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About the Make'n'Take Workshop
For a small reservation fee (per participant), you can bring neuroscience to your community! Share your love of neuroscience by hosting a Backyard Brains–sponsored Make'n'Take Workshop. Here’s an overview:
- Learn Soldering – Participants assemble their chosen Backyard Brains kit.
- Explore Neurobiology – See real neurons fire or real muscle activity.
- Hands-On Demos – Show off other BYB experiments (neuron spikes, dancing cockroach legs, muscle spikes, Human-Human-Interface, etc.).
- Walk Away with a Working Kit – Participants take home their completed kit, plus the pride of having built it themselves.
The Workshop Agenda
We often recommend:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00-1:30 | Intro lecture on neuroscience & electronics + live demonstrations |
| 1:30-4:30 | SpikerBox building session (with mini-demos every ~45 min) |
| 4:30-5:30 | Experiments using newly built SpikerBoxes |
| 5:30-6:00 | Wrap-up, discussion, and next steps |
Event Hosting
As a BYB-sponsored workshop host, you’ll:
- Find and schedule the location (maker space, classroom, etc.).
- Handle registration, collect the kit fees from participants, and manage sign-ups.
- Learn (and present) the demos, field questions, troubleshoot soldering, etc.
- Coordinate with BYB for any additional supplies or promotional help.
Kit Options
Choose one kit for everyone to build, or let participants select from:
- DIY Invertebrate SpikerBox Kit
- DIY EMG SpikerBox Kit
- DIY Arduino SpikerShield Kit
Ready to Host?
If this sounds like an opportunity for your community, contact us! We’ll help with promotional materials, provide you with the workshop kit (soldering irons, demo hardware, etc.), and stay in touch to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Example Pricing
| Quantity | Price per Participant |
|---|---|
| 1–12 | $99.99 each |
More Info and Recent News
- It’s The Backyard Brains 10-Year Anniversary!
- Cincinnati Neuroscience Outreach by BYB Alumna
- First Place at Science Fair for Student using BYB Gear