Students will complete a final project of no more than 2,000 words, evaluated by the course mentors, with top submissions earning a certificate of distinction. All participants receive a certificate signed by the mentors upon successful completion.

All projects and related materials will be published on Prompt, Kuhiro Class’s engagement hub for academics, showcasing student research and fostering dialogue between emerging and established scholars in the field.

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• Gain a foundational understanding of how the brain functions, from the firing of neurons to the emergence of complex behaviors and cognitive processes.

• Learn about the structure and organization of the nervous system, including how different brain regions contribute to perception, memory, movement, and emotion.

• Explore the neural basis of consciousness, learning, and decision-making, linking biological mechanisms to psychological experiences.

• Understand how neurological and psychiatric disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or schizophrenia affect brain activity and behavior.

• Examine how modern neuroscience tools such as brain imaging, electrophysiology, and computational models are used to study the brain.

• Develop a critical awareness of the ethical and philosophical questions surrounding brain research and emerging neurotechnologies.

• Complete an independent short project or reflection that integrates neuroscience concepts with the student’s own academic or creative interests.