UC Davis Pre-College Program: Boards 'N Brains (Session 1)

A Pre-College Exploration of Medicine, Neuroscience and Art

Wondering how to combine your passion for art and creative expression with your interest in science? Boards N Brains offers a sneak peek into the exciting ways art and science merge and the unique careers available.

This immersive two-week pre-college course is designed for high school students eager to explore advanced topics in medicine, neuroscience and health care through the lens of art and creative expression. This program bridges the gap between high school education and the college-level understanding of medical sciences while fostering community engagement and teamwork.

What You Can Expect:

• Interactive Learning: Dive into fascinating medical topics, including neurosciences, brain diseases (such as strokes and neurodegenerative disorders) and medical art, through engaging lectures, quizzes and interactive games.
• Creative Collaboration: Work with peers and student artists to develop an educational message about a specific medical or healthcare topic. Transform this message into a custom graphic design for a skateboard deck, merging scientific understanding with artistic creativity.
• Professional Insights: Gain exposure to unique career paths in health care and medical art, helping you shape your educational journey with focus and purpose.
• Community Impact: Showcase your work by creating graphics that educate and inspire, leaving a lasting impression in your community and beyond.

By the end of the program, you will leave with enhanced knowledge, a collaborative project to showcase your skills and a printed skateboard deck featuring your custom design.

Join us for this transformative experience, where brains meet boards, science meets art and ideas come to life!