**This VIP is full for Fall 2026**
What is the ambitious goal of this project?
This project is an interdisciplinary, innovative, and collaborative project intended to translate important aspects of neuroscience into the community and social services, including neurodevelopmental issues such as: the impacts of childhood trauma, substance use and fetal exposure, traumatic brain injury, neurodivergence, emerging neurocognitive-focused treatment opportunities, and neurocognitive decline and related diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.
Experience Gained
Students who have completed this VIP will be able to
- Develop and enhance an understanding of neurodevelopmental issues and their impacts.
- Appraise, translate, and disseminate important neuroscientific information into practical applications for a broad range of audiences.
- Foster and apply interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative methods for communicating neuroscientific information in partnership with communities and social services.
- Prepare for a variety of professional fields for which neuroscience is relevant.
Methodologies and/or Technologies used to achieve project goals
- Adult education strategies
- Case studies
- Design thinking
- Instructional design
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Writing
Preferred Preparation
This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines; undergraduate students must at least be in their second term of freshman year. There are no other prerequisites or limitations.
Majors and Interests Needed
- Art
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Biological Sciences
- Communication
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice
- Curriculum Instruction and Foundation Studies
- Early and Special Education
- Educational Technology
- Environmental Studies Program
- Family Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Organizational Performance & Workplace Learning
- Psychological Sciences
- Sociology
- Teacher Education
- Urban Studies & Community Development
- Neuroscience
- Social Work
VIP Coach Information
Dr. Sydney Boutros (she/her) is a behavioral neuroscientist in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Her expertise is in learning, memory, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Lisa Murphy (she/her) works in the Office of the Provost as a Senior Financial Technician and is working toward becoming a professor. She has participated in the Crossing the Boise State Brain Bridge for two semesters and is excited to support students as a co-instructor.
Course Information
VIP 200, VIP 400, or VIP 500.
Full semester course. Choose to enroll in 1 or 2 credits.
Interested in joining this team?
For more information and to request a permission number to register, contact Dr. Sydney Boutros at sydneyboutros@boisestate.edu OR complete this interest form and someone will contact you.
To register: search by Subject: Vertically Integrated Projects, read the project description to find the right section of VIP 200, 400, or 500. Use permission number, here are instructions Registrar Help: Add with Permission Number