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Teachers' Workshop 2026

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Teachers' Workshop!

The NUBAO TEACHERS' WORKSHOP is a professional development workshop aimed at exposing Chicago area science educators to the exciting field of neuroscience and brain research, and to demonstrate how these topics can be introduced into the classroom through engaging, hands-on activities.

Certified teachers receive up to seven continuing professional development units for participating! If needed, scholarships are available upon application to offset costs for a substitute teacher.

Keynote & Special Lecture

Elizabeth Norton, Ph.D.

Maggie Guy, Ph.D.

Details

Cost: FREE

Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Wieboldt Hall,

340 E Superior St

Chicago, IL 60611

Application instructions:

Educators interested in participating in the Brain Awareness Teachers Workshop must complete this short application. Deadline for application is February 23, 2026. Capacity is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later!

Teachers' Workshop 2026

Keynote & Special Lecture

Details

Application instructions: Educators interested in participating in the Brain Awareness Teachers Workshop must complete this short application. Deadline for application is February 23, 2026. Capacity is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later!

Application instructions:

Educators interested in participating in the Brain Awareness Teachers Workshop must complete this short application. Deadline for application is February 23, 2026. Capacity is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later!