The Youth Neuroscience Association of Charlotte (YNAC) is a community for high school students to learn and grow as they pursue their interests and passion for neuroscience. YNAC aims to introduce students to the excitement of scientific inquiry and enable them to explore the wonders of the brain. The chapter is open to high school students in the Charlotte metropolitan area and will meet monthly at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Interested students can submit their membership application here.
As a YNAC member, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about neuroscience and explore career pathways
- Participate in hands-on activities, including dissections, experiments, and more
- Participate in lab tours with researchers
- Engage in seminars, competitions, and journal club meetings
- Volunteer to teach younger students about the brain
- Make friends who are also interested in neuroscience
Our group meets monthly on Saturday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Upcoming Meeting Dates for 2025-2026:
December 6 – Research Article Discussion
January 24 – Watch “Life Animated” documentary
February 21 – TBA
March 28 – Science literacy and communication
April 18 – TBA
Please join our mailing list to receive more information about these meetings.
Want to support our group?
Give to the Department of Biological Sciences Community Outreach Fund – Please note “Youth Neuroscience Outreach” in the memo
Donate via Venmo @YouthNeuroCLT or GoFundMe!
Or purchase supplies directly through our Amazon Wishlist!
Find us on Instagram @youthneuroclt
Questions? Reach out to Dr. Kristen Funk at kfunk@charlotte.edu
Check out the photos from our recent meetings!
