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Brain & Behavior Night 2017

March 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brain & Behavior Night 2017

From flies to humans and every animal in between, brains make behavior happen.

Come explore this at a special brains and behavior themed Science Cafe on March 16! From 6-7 pm, meet local neuroscientists and interact with hands-on brains and behavior exhibits suitable for all ages. Short, accessible talks by neuroscientists in the Daily Planet will celebrate national Brain Awareness Week and tell you what local neuroscientists are discovering. At 7pm, our special guest, prominent neuroscientist Dr. Jon Kaas from Vanderbilt University will lead a Science Café. Afterwards, the exhibits will re-open for one final celebration of brain and behavior.

The student speakers this year are: Dilara Sen (Keung lab), Carolina Johnson (Ghashghaei lab), Jaime Willett (Meitzen lab), Hongmei Li-Byarlay (Tarpy lab).

Schedule

6pm – Meet local neuroscientists and interact with exhibits.

7pm – A special neuroscience-themed Science Cafe with our guest, neuroscientist Dr. Jon Kaas from Vanderbilt University.

8-8:30pm – Neuroscience themed-exhibits and short talks led by NCSU scientists.

Guest Speaker

Jon Kaas

Dr. Kaas, PhD

Professor
Vanderbilt University

Jon Kaas is a professor at Vanderbilt University and a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences. Jon Kaas is known for his comparative studies of the organizations of sensory and motor systems, especially in primates and other mammals. A major interest has been in deducing the likely organization of the forebrain in early mammals, and how this organization has been altered in many ways in extant mammals. Other research efforts have been on how sensory and motor systems respond to injury and sensory loss. Contrary to early views, this research has demonstrated the remarkable plasticity of mature nervous systems.

Details

Date:
March 16, 2017
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

NRC building
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, 27603 United States + Google Map
Phone
919.707.8080
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