Neurosciences for Kids is a free website designed to make learning about the brain fun and exciting. The site was created over a decade ago by Eric Chudler, UW research associate professor of bioengineering and of anesthesiology and pain medicine. In June, Neuroscience for Kids won a prestigious SPORE (Science Prize for Online Resources in Education) award from Science magazine. The June 25 issue features an article by Dr. Chudler titled "Resources for Anyone Interested in the Brain," The Neurosciences for Kids website includes sections about drugs of abuse and their effect on the nervous system. More from UW Medicine Online News.