Frontiers for Young Minds: Kids Say the Darndest Things with Dr. Robert Knight | CONNECT Series

Описание: In this talk, Dr. Robert Knight, UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor and co-Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers for Young Minds, reveals the origins and evolution of a groundbreaking open-access journal that puts kids at the heart of the scientific review process. Dr. Knight traces how the concept took shape, reflects on the unexpected challenges and surprises of working with young reviewers, and illustrates how this bold approach is reshaping the future of science communication. By inviting children to evaluate and critique real scientific articles, Frontiers for Young Minds empowers the next generation to engage authentically with research, making science more transparent, inclusive, and inspiring for all.

About the CNLM CONNECT Series
The CNLM CONNECT (Collaborative Outreach Network for Neuroscience Education and Community Training) Series is an initiative of the UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) dedicated to building a network of scientists, educators, communicators, and community partners who are shaping the future of science outreach and education.

Seminars highlight tools, strategies, and real-world models for:
Designing and evaluating neuroscience outreach programs
Communicating complex science effectively
Building cross-institutional partnerships
Developing sustainable pathways to engage diverse communities in neuroscience

Whether you're a researcher, educator, student, or science enthusiast, CONNECT brings together leaders who are redefining how neuroscience meets the world.

Learn more at cnlm.uci.edu/connect