Welcome to the High-School Human Neuroscience Club!

A guided, step-by-step learning path for high school students to explore the brain — structural MRI, fMRI, and non-invasive neuromodulation (tDCS/TMS). No prior coding required.

High School Students Summer Program
Who’s eligible?

We’re looking for curious, motivated high school students who want to explore neuroscience, brain imaging (MRI/fMRI), and neuromodulation (tDCS/TMS) in a friendly, step-by-step program.

You’re a great fit if you…

  • are in grades 9–12 (or equivalent)
  • are excited about neuroscience and how we map/guide brain activity
  • enjoy learning by doing (short modules → tiny tasks → mini-project)
  • can commit a few hours per week during the program window
  • have a browser + internet (no installs required)
  • are kind, respectful, and ready to collaborate
  • (If under 18) can provide parent/guardian consent

Nice to have (but not required):

  • Comfort with basic algebra/graphs
  • Curiosity about coding (we’ll guide you—no experience needed)
  • Interest in making clean, informative figures
What you’ll learn (the fun version)
  • Brain map navigation: read structural MRI—slices, landmarks, and lingo.
  • fMRI in living color: see how tasks light up networks (and what “activation” really means).
  • tDCS planning: place electrodes, set safe currents, and preview the electric field on a head model.
  • TMS targeting: understand coil positioning, the famous “click,” and how we aim precisely.
  • Reproducible science: folders that make sense, a clear README, citations, and version control.
  • Tiny MATLAB or Python for figures: load a small table and make a clean, labeled plot.
  • Mini-capstone: ask a tiny question → make a compelling figure → explain it in 60 seconds.
  • Science storytelling: craft a one-slide lightning talk for non-scientists.
  • Safety & ethics: consent, privacy, and why non-invasive really means non-invasive.
Why spend your summer doing science?
  • Real-world experience: Work with structural MRI, fMRI, and safe non-invasive neuromodulation (tDCS/TMS)—not just textbook examples.
  • College & career signal: Shows initiative, persistence, and genuine interest in neuroscience—great for applications and interviews.
  • Portfolio you can show: Leave with a clean figure, a one-page summary, and a tiny project in a public repo.
  • Try before you major: Explore brain science now to see if it sparks you (and which roles you might like).
  • Transferable skills: Data sense, clear writing, basic plotting, and reproducible workflows—useful in any STEM field.
  • Mentorship & community: Friendly guidance, feedback on your PRs, and peers who are curious like you.
  • Confidence + curiosity: Break big ideas into small steps—you’ll be surprised how quickly you can make something real.
  • Ethics & safety literacy: Understand consent, privacy, and why “non-invasive” matters in brain research.
  • Purposeful fun: Maps, models, and mini-discoveries you can explain in 60 seconds.

Start Here

Module 0

Setup

GitHub basics + add your Learner Card.

 Module 1

Neuroscience 101

What is neuroscience? MRI, fMRI, tDCS, TMS.

 Module 2

Python Fundamentals

Variables, plotting, reading data.

 Module 3

EEG Basics

Load → filter → visualize signals.

 Module 4

fMRI Basics

Slices, activation maps, networks.

 Module 5

Reproducible Science

Folders, README, citations, version control.

 Module 6

Mini-Capstone

Ask a tiny question → build a figure.

Need help or have questions? Open an Issue in the repo with the module name in the title.