Advanced Special Projects Team

E.Y.O.L. educational programs include special paid internships for qualifying students on the Advanced Special Projects Team (ASPT), under the leadership of Dr. Michael McCullough and Diana Saville. The ASPT is composed of dedicated and high-performing students from across the US who aspire to make a major positive impact on humanity through entrepreneurship. Students chosen for ASPT can participate in one of the distinct summer internship opportunities offered, one based in Boston and the other in Menlo Park, each tailored to immerse students in different aspects of brain science, entrepreneurship, and public service.

ASPT members work with and support leaders in medical innovation, impact investing, and social enterprise. Take a deep dive into the inner workings of seed-stage startup companies and nonprofits, learn what it takes to build and scale impactful organizations, and gain hands­-on experience with projects across a variety of skills/disciplines. 

The Public Service Internship offers students a unique opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in fields like public health, neuroscience, education, and social sciences to address pressing societal challenges, allowing them to make a tangible impact on underserved communities. Interns engage in collaborative projects that address pressing social issues, from education equity to public health, while gaining hands-on experience in project management, leadership, and community engagement.

At the heart of this internship is a commitment to fostering creative solutions to real-world challenges. By working closely with community organizations and leaders, students develop a deep understanding of the complex issues facing underserved populations. They also contribute to impactful initiatives that enhance well-being and empower local communities.

This internship is not just about service—it’s about innovation, leadership, and creating sustainable solutions. It equips students with the skills, network, and perspective needed to drive change in their future careers while leaving a lasting, positive impact on the communities they serve.

Unlocking the brain will enable unprecedented advances in human potential, but will also create serious challenges.

The BrainMind Ecosystem is a collective of top brain scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and other doers and thinkers who aim to advance ideas in neuroscience, psychology, brain health and vibrancy, optimized learning, and other cutting-edge BrainMind topics. Members of this unique group are patient, risk-tolerant, and passionate about the brain and the mystery of human consciousness, in addition to being individually at the top of their respective fields.

Because creating innovative ideas and companies in neuroscience is time- and capital-intensive, BrainMind is developing a new investing philosophy to move the field forward. To this end, the BrainMind Ecosystem is coordinating around road-mapping the path forward for innovation in the field and from that roadmap, catalyzing the most impactful and underinvested ideas with talent and funding.

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The BrainMind Internship

Ever summer in Cambridge, EYOL partners with BrainMind to bring together 10-12 undergraduate students from top universities across the country to be immersed in the intersection of neuroscience and entrepreneurship, gaining hands-on experience through BrainMind summits, discussions, and personal projects. With a focus on both hard and soft skills—such as market research, data analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration—students also expand their professional networks through mentorship from industry experts in neurotechnology, startups, and investing. This program cultivates leadership and innovation skills, with ongoing support even beyond the summer.

 Unleashing Potential: How the EYOL-BrainMind Partnership is Revolutionizing Community Growth

A Meeting of Minds and Ambition

When the visionary forces of EYOL (Entrepreneur of Your Own Life) join hands with the neuroscience pioneers at BrainMind, we’re not just witnessing a partnership. We’re entering a new era of community empowerment. This collaboration is about sparking a revolution that brings entrepreneurship and brain science to the forefront of social change.

Transforming Communities Through Entrepreneurial Neuroscience

CREATING FUTURE LEADERS

The EYOL-BrainMind synergy isn’t just about individual success; it’s a community affair. Initiatives are designed to mold young, agile minds into tomorrow’s leaders. With a focus on community upliftment, programs are tailored to instill entrepreneurial acumen in youths, right alongside lessons in resilience and innovation derived from neuroscience.

BRAIN HEALTH: THE COMMUNITY’S WEALTH

A healthy mind is a community’s treasure, and this partnership is mining it with vigor. BrainMind’s insights into mental wellness are integrated into EYOL’s entrepreneurial training, embedding the importance of brain health in the daily hustle. The outcome? A thriving community of entrepreneurs whose success is matched by their mental agility and well-being.

Social Innovation Sparked by Science

Innovative community solutions are often born at the intersection of diverse fields. The collaboration between EYOL and BrainMind is a testament to this, as we combine entrepreneurship with brain science to address community issues. Our programs are not just creating socially conscious entrepreneurs but are also crafting solutions that resonate with the neurological underpinnings of human behavior.

Community Programs with Lasting Impact

Educating with a Purpose

Education is a pillar of community strength. EYOL and BrainMind are developing curricula that transcend traditional learning. By infusing entrepreneurial skills with neuroscientific literacy, we’re equipping the community with a holistic education model that’s responsive to the challenges of the 21st century. See our open source educational youtube channel here.

Cognitive Empowerment for All

Imagine a community where every individual can tap into the power of their brain to bring about change. This partnership is making it a reality by offering workshops that hone cognitive skills and fostering a collective environment where problem-solving and creativity are the norms.

Sustainable Well-being

Long-term community well-being is at the heart of the EYOL-BrainMind partnership. We’re pioneering sustainable strategies that interlace mental health with the entrepreneurial lifestyle, ensuring that the public benefits from a foundation of wellness that supports all other endeavors.

The Ripple Effect

Every community member touched by this partnership creates ripples that extend far beyond individual benefit. They become champions of change, equipped with the knowledge and skills to lift others as they climb. It's a multiplier effect where entrepreneurship and brain health become the twin engines driving community transformation.

Join the Movement

This is more than a partnership; it's a movement open to all. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a neuroscience enthusiast, or someone passionate about community development, there’s a place for you here. Connect with us here, and let's build communities that are as robust in spirit as they are in mind.