Grade Level(s): Grades 6-12

Date(s): March 26, 2026 (6:00 to 8:30 pm)

Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Nature Resource Center (121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603)

Cost: FREE

Description: It's the biggest neuroscience-themed party/public engagement event in the country. Last year, over 400 people showed up. Neuroscience-themed exhibits and activities run from 6:00 - 8:30. Student talks in the Globe happen from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. At 7 pm there will be a special Science Café with our featured guest, Dr. Christa Baker. The event will be over 8:30ish.

Link to event: https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-cafe-brain-night-2026/

Contact(s): Dr. John Meitzen, jemeitze@ncsu.edu

Application Deadline: No registration. Just show up!