Are you a middle school educator in New York City who...
...wants to incorporate more neuroscience into your classroom?
...finds your students seeking scientific evidence as they discuss current events?
If so, join the Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute! New spots have become available, and applications are open for our Fall 2025 program.
Topic: Role of generative AI in schools
Dates:
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Workshops: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, and 29; 4:30-7pm
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Summit: Teacher Institute Fellows reconvene 10am-4pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 to present lesson plans, share experiences from classroom implementation, and showcase student work
Location: In person, at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute (Jerome L. Greene Science Center, 3227 Broadway, New York, NY 10027)
Eligibility: This professional development opportunity is open to all classroom educational staff who work directly with middle school students (ie, grades 6-8) in a New York City school
The Teacher Institute for Neuroscience and Society is free, and Fellows who complete all four evenings of the workshop will earn a stipend of $400 and up to 10 CTLE credit hours.
As a Teacher Institute Fellow, you will:
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Strengthen your knowledge on the neuroscience research behind the topic through hands-on activities and discussions with Columbia University scientists
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Explore strategies for teaching a multi-faceted topic at the intersection of neuroscience, ethics, and society
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Design interactive, evidence-based materials for your own classroom to promote critical thinking and the application of neuroscience principles in real-world contexts
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Create a community of practice with educators from middle schools across NYC
Click the link to register and email [email protected] if you have any questions.
