MindHive is a web-based community science initiative that supports
real-world brain and behavior research and outreach experiences for (a) students & teachers who seek authentic STEM research experiences, (b) neuroscientists & cognitive/social psychologists who seek to address their research questions outside of the lab, (c) community-based organizations who seek to conduct grassroots research for policy change.
Our recently funded project, Environmental Neuroscience for All will combine online and in-person tools to support authentic research experiences for socio-culturally diverse student teams from both urban and rural schools across the US, who will work with scientists and civic partners to design studies that explore the relationship between our brains and our environment (How is our brain health and wellbeing affected by our environment? Can we help improve how we behave toward our environment by deepening our understanding of how the human brain is wired?). The program will use an open science and participatory science approach, training the next generation of scientists and citizens to view environmental challenges not just as barriers, but as opportunities for research, innovation, and collaboration.
for more info visit the MindHive platform at mindhive.science or get in touch at info@mindhive.science
MindHive is funded by the US National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Mental Health