Science Educator Award Archives

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Tessa Hirschfeld-Stoler Receives 2022 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2022

Interview with Tessa Hirschfeld-Stoler on the rewards of sharing hands-on science with students of all ages.

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Randy Blakely Receives 2022 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2022

We chat with Randy Blakey on the satisfactions of mentoring and outreach, paying it forward, and more.

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Debra Yourick Receives 2021 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2021

Interview with Debra Yourick on using near-peer mentors to help kids get excited about science, and more.

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Stephen Macknik Receives 2021 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2021

Interview with Stephen Macknik on storytelling in science, magic, and more.

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John Archie Pollock Receives 2020 SfN Science Educator Award

Interview with John Pollock on storytelling in science, the rewards of outreach, apps and other fun for pandemic sharing, and more.

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Cristian Zaelzer-Perez Receives 2019 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2019

Interview with Cristian Zaelzer-Perez on his work bringing scientists and artists together to enrich one another.

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Stefano Sandrone Receives 2019 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2019

Interview with Stefano Sandrone on how he got started in education, the importance of mentors, and more.

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Fumiko Hoeft Receives 2018 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2018

Each year, the Society for Neuroscience recognizes outstanding neuroscientists who have strongly added to public education and awareness about the field.

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Paula Croxson Receives 2017 SfN Science Educator Award

Report from Neuroscience 2017

This year’s Science Educator award was presented to Paula Croxson, D.Phil., for her outstanding work in adding to public education and awareness about neuroscience.