Lab Fun | Outreach
To set up a visit from our Neuroscience Team for your classroom or other events, please contact Dr. Maruska: kmaruska@lsu.edu
Burt's Blog:
Burt is a cool African cichlid fish that blogs about our science! By telling folks about our research from his perspective, Burt helps us get the word out about our ongoing discoveries to kids, parents, teachers, and the public. Visit Burt's Blog
Fin-Tastic Fish Science Comic Book:
Gilgamesh, the all-wise fish takes his friends Tyrone and Toni through some of the science that he's observed during his time with the lab. And Tyrone ventures into Burt the Bully's territory for the showdown of the century.
This comic introduces topics relevant to lab publications ranging from general neuroscience to detailed fish behavior in a fun, narrative setting to improve understand of our research!
Reaching out to our neighbors:
The Maruska Lab regularly showcases research to the local community with oral/visual presentations and interactive activities to increase scientific understanding and engagement.
Bringing Neuroscience to K-12 Students:
LSU Neuroscience faculty and graduate students visit K-12 classrooms & STEM events with hands-on demonstrations designed to promote learning and science literacy. We use electricity sticks, BackYard Brains recording rigs, and other tools to discuss principles of neuron, brain, and sensory system function.
