Thank you to everyone who has already registered! We have updated the name of one of the Breakout Sessions. Please refer to the yellow schedule below for the corrected name. We encourage you to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in this event.

Ready to move beyond simply surviving challenges and learn how to thrive? This year’s Impact Summit is your opportunity to explore the science behind human adaptation. Our day is dedicated to uncovering actionable strategies for turning personal and communal adversity into lasting strength. We’ll delve into the fundamental mechanisms that allow the brain to reorganize, cope with stress, and establish new pathways for well-being. This is more than a seminar; it’s a chance to actively participate in understanding how we can all build community capacity and become part of the solutions to the challenges we face.

Whether you are an educator seeking better ways to support students, a community member looking to empower your neighborhood, or a student interested in the practical application of behavioral science, this Summit is for you. We kick off the day with a dynamic keynote speaker who will illuminate the neurological basis of recovery. Following the keynote, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in breakout sessions designed to help participants discover tools to foster resilience. Explore research and collaboration efforts during our poster sessions, connect with passionate peers, and share ideas on making a tangible difference.

We believe this knowledge should be accessible to everyone working to build a more resilient society. Don't miss out on this free opportunity to learn and connect-register now to secure your spot at the (Neuro)Science in Society Impact Summit.

(neuro)Science in Society Impact Summit, February 13th 8:30 am - 3:50 pm, SJCPL Community Learning Center, 305 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601

Registration is open and free. To participate, simply click the link, fill out the form, and secure your spot to join us in exploring resilience and community building.

The negative impacts of trauma and adversity on individuals and communities are clear and well-documented. When our lives are affected by these events, how do we respond? And how is resilience like stargazing? This keynote will review contemporary psychological theory on resilience, with a focus on what psychological science has to say about how we can actively work to build resilience in ourselves and in our communities.

Dr. Miller-Graff's research examines the developmental and intergenerational effects of exposure to violence in childhood. Working within an ecological framework, her research aims to understand how various systems (i.e., individual, family, and community) interact to promote or inhibit healthful development following exposure to violence.

Dr. Miller-Graff has a particular interest in the adaptation and evaluation of trauma assessment and treatment in LMIC and conflict-affected settings. Current research projects include the effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women's and children’s health and adjustment in the perinatal period, and the adaptation, development, and evaluation of psychological interventions for violence-exposed pregnant women and for families living in settings of chronic violence.

We will again offer three breakout sessions, allowing you to choose based on your interests. We will be welcoming back some past speakers and introducing you to new ones. 

New this year, we are working with Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM) to offer education credit for qualifying classes. Continuing Education Credits will be available for eligible courses through MHAM. MHAM has been approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board to offer Category 1 continuing education to LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCHC, LMHCA, and LCAC (988001168A).

Classes that qualify are asterisked on the schedule below and on the registration form. When you fill out your registration form, please indicate if you will be attending a qualifying class to receive continuing education credit. To be eligible for this credit, you must complete a pre- and post-test consisting of a few short questions. You must also fill out the evaluation at the end of the event. We will provide you with all of these resources on the day of the event. For questions, please email Diane Wright.

Each year, we offer participants the opportunity to present their work to the community. We heard your ideas and are expanding the poster session to a larger space and more time. That way, you can see all of the incredible work done by students and community members. Just a reminder, these do not have to be scientific posters. Posters that tell a story are welcome.

Click here if you'd like to participate in the poster session.

* Classes marked with an asterisk can count toward continuing education credit.

Our Michiana Chapter of the Society of Neuroscience hopes to intentionally develop our collaborations in keeping with Notre Dame's mission of education in service to justice. Through community-centered partnerships, sustainable engagement, and educational partnerships, the work of this chapter can not only contribute to community prevention capacity but support organizational change and evidence-based policy as well.

If you are interested in participating in the conversation or curious about ways to stay informed, you are invited to join. Your chapter dues support the costs of Brain Awareness fairs, brain health community events, future meetings, coalition building, and "translational" neuroscience resource development. None of this works without your voice and engagement. You can register and pay dues by clicking on the "Register for MSfN" button.

If you know of someone who may be interested in this summit, please forward this email to them. If you have any questions about the Impact Summit, please contact Diane Wright.

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