Community Outreach
The VPEC Lab gives demonstrations of vision science to elementary, middle-school and high-school students. Our director, lab members and a team of graduate student volunteers from the University of Denver will visit your school and present hands-on, cutting-edge demonstrations of visual illusions and neuroscience research.
The purpose of this outreach program is not just to entertain, but also to stimulate scientific curiosity, especially among science-averse students, showing them that their curiosities and interests are not only shared by scientists, but are scientific in nature.
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29 Events Conducted
2,600 Students Served
Our programs give students the opportunity to see firsthand what scientists do—an experience that is often available only in college.
We conduct demonstrations showing students what it's like to have total colorblindness, as this photograph demonstrates.
We'll help your students to understand fascinating discoveries without being overly technical, highlighting that much of perception is rooted in the activity of the brain, not just the eyes.
We also offer demonstrations of other visual illusions and neuroscience research, including demonstrations like these on motion perception.
We will provide your school with resources and training to incorporate parts of our program into your ongoing curricula, ensuring that your students will be able to enjoy this opportunity for years to come.
Community Partners
Outreach events are made possible through our collaboration with:
- the Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship and Learning, which activates and facilitates DU partnerships with our communities, and
- The Cultural Center, which supports DU's commitment to inclusive excellence.
