Aspectos históricos de la semana del cerebro en el Instituto de Neurobiología

Abstract

Neurobiología (INB) de la UNAM, consciente de esta necesidad, colabora activamente en la difusión de la ciencia y la cultura, apoyando diferentes programas, entre los que se encuentran “La Semana del Cerebro”. Este evento se celebra a nivel mundial en el mes de marzo. Durante una semana, el INB abre sus puertas a escuelas y público en general. En este artículo se revisan aspectos generales sobre la historia de la Semana del Cerebro en México y en el mundo, enfatizando en el origen y desarrollo de esta celebración en el INB

Public awareness of science is a responsibility that all researchers share. Fulfilling this task allows scientific knowledge and understanding to reach the general population. In addition, such outreach can inform different social sectors, including government institutions, which are responsible for making decisions about scientific and technological resources. The Institute of Neurobiology (INB) at UNAM, aware of this need, actively participates in scientific and cultural education, supporting programs such as Brain Awareness Week, an annual event supported by neuroscientists worldwide. For one week each March, the INB opens its doors to students, teachers, parents, and all who have an interest in how the brain works. In this paper, we review aspects related to the origin and development of Brain Awareness Week in Mexico and the world, and describe the contribution of the INB to this celebration