Date of Award

Spring 5-11-2026

Document Type

Undergraduate Honors Thesis

Department

-- College of Arts and Sciences --

Advisor

Dr. Jena Hales

Abstract

Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field, which needs to continue becoming more accessible and understandable to younger generations. Expanding access to neuroscience through different modes, such as podcasts, brings the discipline to a broader audience. Podcasts allow listeners to follow an outlined learning path they can pursue on their personal timeline. High school students often do not have access to neuroscience specific materials within their standard science curriculum. To address this knowledge gap, I collected questions about neuroscience from high school students across four schools in the United States to develop an understanding about what they are interested in learning. From those questions I created the framework for three podcast episodes: General Background of Neuroscience, Structure and Function of the Brain, and Music and Memory. This podcast aims to increase accessibility and expose both high school students and the general public to neuroscience.

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