Brainhack Global Washington, D.C.

Event FAQ

What is a Brainhack? Brainhack DC 2022 is an official satellite event of the International Brainhack Global. The goal of the event is to bring together researchers with diverse backgrounds to collaborate on science projects in neuroimaging. Check out this recent community paper in Neuron describing our philosophy on Brainhacks!

Will this event be in person or online? This is a fully in person event at NIH.

What about COVID-19 safety? All participants will be screened prior to entering the building at NIH. Masks will be provided.

What is the event Code of Conduct? All participants agree to adhere to the Brainhack Code of Conduct. The principles of inclusivity and safety outlined in this Code of Conduct are integral to the Brainhack culture/community, so we take them very seriously. Please use this form to anonymously report any violation of our code of conduct.

How do I get to the event location? Information about the location (National Instituite of Health, Bethesda, Maryland), directions, parking, NIH check-in entry, building location, and room number can be found here.

Do I need to bring any supplies or install any software beforehand? Please remember to bring your own laptop to this event or reach out prior to the event if you require a computer. We will have up to three computers for use on site, but might need to equip them with appropriate software if needed. Software will vary by workshop and project, so be sure to join the Slack for updates regarding any required software.

How can I get in contact with the event organizers or other attendees? This year, we are using Slack for all communications related to Brainhack DC. Introduce yourself, join or create a channel to discuss different topics in neuroscience or to discuss items relevant to your project. We will be using the free version so note that older messages will be automatically deleted after 90 days.

Will there be any training sessions? YES! We will have breakout session for git tutorial as well as introduction to intracranial recordings. Please refer to the schedule below for more information.

I am unable to attend the entire event. Can I opt to attend only a few training sessions? Absolutely! We encourage this and hope you can fit as many training sessions as you can into your schedule. If you would like to work on a project but have limited time, we encourage you let your group know about your schedule ahead of time and determine together whether your schedule will accomodate that particular project.

I have a project idea! How can I propose it? Participants are encouraged to post their project ideas using this form via GitHub. On Friday morning, we will have a session during which participants can "pitch" their projects! Project pitches do not need to be formal (you are welcome to prepare 1-5 slides, but do not need to). However, it does help if you come prepared with your (1) project aims and (2) a rough idea regarding how team members can contribute. You are welcome to propose an idea at any stage of development (e.g., something you have already been working on or an idea you’ve always wanted to start). Here are some more guidelines for preparing your project. If you have any questions about an idea you have, please feel free to reach out! See the Brainhack Project Gallery for an idea of what people are working on around the world. A list of projects submitted for our local event can be found here.

Can I continue to work on a project after the event is over? This will vary depending on the project, but we definitely encourage this! Brainhacks are designed to increase and foster new collaborations that extend beyond the event! After the event is over, we also encourage project groups to submit a report describing their project as a conference paper to the 2022 Brainhack Proceedings after the event.

Special thanks to Foundation for Advanced Education at NIH for providing Coffee and Bagels! Catering for Brainhack is sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES), a nonprofit organization that provides continuing education across science disciplines. Learn the latest in bioinformatics, data science and analysis with affordable online courses taught by NIH scientists. FAES courses and workshops are open to the public, the condensed curriculum earns academic credits and digital badges to advance your career. Visit our website to learn about upcoming programs, apply for fellowships and scholarships at www.faes.org.

Exact Schedule For Dec 10th and Dec 11th, 2022

(Training sessions are bolded)