“Unlocking the Secrets and Powers of the Brain” at the Franklin, 11/18 7pm
Posted on | November 12, 2008 | 1 Comment
This one is a must-see for enthusiasts of good science writing and/or neuroscience. The Franklin Institute is hosting a meeting of the minds moderated by Carl Zimmer, whose hem I am unworthy to touch.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 · 7PM Franklin Theater
The Franklin, Discover Magazine and the National Science Foundation present a fascinating
symposium featuring five leading brain researchers who will debate the hottest issues in neuroscience,
from controlling memory to decoding consciousness.
Moderated by award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer, panelists include:• Dan Levitin, best-selling author of “This is Your Brain on Music” and Associate Professor of
Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Music at McGill University.• Michael Gazzaniga, Professor of Psychology and the Director for the SAGE Center for the Study
of Mind at the University of California Santa Barbara.• Rebecca Saxe, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at MIT.
• Sam Wang, Associate Professor of molecular biology and neuroscience at Princeton University
and co-author of “Welcome to Your Brain: Why You Lose Your Car Keys but Never Forget How
to Drive.”• Ron Mangun, Interim Dean of Social Sciences, a Professor of Psychology and Neurology, and
the Director of the Center for Mind and Brain at the UC DavisA book signing will follow
Admission is free with advanced
registration, please call 215.448.1254
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