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SEASON 1, EPISODE 10
Bridging the gap
How Backyard Brains connects cutting-edge science with the classroom
With Dr. Greg Gage, Backyard Brains
In this episode of Chalk and Code, Dr. Gregory Gage, Neuroscientist, Inventor, TED Fellow, Keynote Speaker and Co-Founder and CEO at Backyard Brains, joins us to explore how neuroscience can move beyond the lab and into classrooms around the world.
From recording real neural activity to building brain-machine interfaces, Dr. Gage shares how Backyard Brains is making complex science accessible, affordable, and exciting for students and educators alike. He also opens up about the company’s unconventional journey – from a $100 spike challenge to global STEM impact – and what it takes to sustain a mission-driven edtech company in today’s shifting landscape.
If you’re passionate about bringing authentic STEM discovery to life, connecting curiosity to curriculum, and inspiring students to think like scientists, this conversation delivers both inspiration and practical insight.
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About the guest
Dr. Greg Gage
CEO, Backyard Brains
Dr. Greg Gage is a neuroscientist and co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, an Ann Arbor-based company that makes affordable, hands-on kits letting students and hobbyists see and hear real neural activity, from recording insect neurons to building brain-machine interfaces. He earned his doctorate at the University of Michigan and co-authored the 2022 book How Your Brain Works. He is a TED Fellow and recipient of the White House Champion of Change Award.
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