QuILLS lab at Pacific Science Center

Members of the QuILLS lab were talkin’ brains at the Pacific Science Center, as part of their opening event for the new exhibit, “Brainy Bodies”

four adults show off their brain models and crafts

Dr. Cler (2nd from left) and QuILLS lab postdoc Dr. Abbot (left) show off 3d printed models of their own brains. Postbacc student Iris Mendoza Luna (2nd from right) and MS student Calisha Abdi Iright) show off neuron models made of pipe cleaners! Photo Courtesy of Pacific Science Center

 

A child learns to make a neuron out of pipe cleaners

Dr. Abbott and Calisha help children learn about neurons by making one out of pipecleaners and beads. Photo Courtesy of Pacific Science Center

 

 

Parents and children listen to a scientist

Dr. Cler demonstrates how brains produce speech with the help of a video of his own brain and vocal tract! Photo Courtesy of Pacific Science Center