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NEUROSCIENCE: Neural Net Contest Draws Online Crowd.

J S Macneil

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 5, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Computational neuroscientists created an online contest to reverse-engineer simulated neurons. This novel approach to scientific communication attracted significant public interest, suggesting a new avenue for engagement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Computational Neuroscience
    • Scientific Communication
    • Citizen Science

    Background:

    • A contest was launched to reverse-engineer a simulated neural network.
    • Initial expectations were limited to a small group of specialists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the potential of online competitions for scientific communication.
    • To gauge public engagement with complex neuroscience challenges.

    Main Methods:

    • An online contest was designed for reverse-engineering simulated neurons.
    • Publicity was generated through media coverage, including The New York Times.

    Main Results:

    • The competition attracted 25,000 visitors to the website.
    • Significant public interest exceeded initial expectations.

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    Conclusions:

    • Online contests can be a powerful tool for stimulating scientific communication.
    • This model demonstrates a new method for engaging the public in scientific research.