For those interested in applying the the Graduate Certificate in Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN), please be aware that we are looking to accept students for Spring semester 2022, not Fall semester 2021. The required, foundational SCAN courses will not be offered during their usual time in Fall semester [...]
Oliver Rollins is a sociologist who knows his way around neuroscience, and a former visiting fellow at the CNS. He has just published a fascinating article in Nature Human Behavior on the inter-relations between race, racism and neuroscience, with advice for creating an antiracist neuroscience. Check it out here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01075-y
What trends would you point to? The editor of Nature Reviews Neuroscience asked a bunch of neuroscientists, including two from Penn; here’s what they said.
Next semester's Book Club choices are... Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, by Robert M. Sapolsky (author appearance Feb 25, 2021) The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It, by Jason [...]
Take one fascinating contemporary book on neuroscience and society Add a half dozen expert faculty leading discussions on particular parts of the book Mix well with a diverse group of students and faculty for a stimulating and informative hourlong discussion! Click here to see the upcoming discussions, and don’t forget [...]
The INS will hold its annual meeting virtually this year, with an awesome program you can find here: https://www.neuroethicssociety.org/2020-annual-meeting-program See also: https://vimeo.com/465933684
The Undergraduate Fellows Program at the Center for Neuroscience & Society at the University of Pennsylvania is made up of juniors and seniors from any school or department who have identified an interest in exploring the intersection of neuroscience and society. Fellows receive access to faculty, distinguished visitors, and special [...]
For those of you home schooling high schoolers or advanced middle schoolers, the CNS developed a high school curriculum on neuroscience with our friends at the Franklin Institute, which has been taught for several years now in Philly public schools. Some of the activities need a classroom, but many do [...]
The School of Engineering & Applied Science is piloting an Engineering Ethics educational program, they need grad students and postdocs with background in bioengineering and/or technology ethics to help develop curriculum materials. For more information or to apply, contact Brit Shields, Ph.D. at bshields@seas.upenn.edu. Applications should include a CV and a [...]
The International Neuroethics Society (INS) and the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Neuroethics Essay Contest in 2020. Now in its seventh year, the contest aims to promote interest in neuroethics among students and trainees around the world. Participating authors can [...]
CNS is following the Penn Provost’s recommendation to cancel gatherings through April 17 due to COVID-19 risk. This includes the April 2 Public Talk by Anna Wexler and the April 8th Lunchtime Conversation with Zab Johnson. Stay tuned for announcements regarding events after the 17th. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
The new PBS NOVA episode entitled "The Violence Paradox" looks at the history and current state of violence in our society. CNS faculty member, Adrian Raine and SCAN alumnus, Asminet Ling are featured in the video for their research using brain scans of murderers and tDCS brain stimulation technology. Check [...]
The CNS's first public talk of the academic year (2019-20) by professor Emily Falk was featured in the Daily Pennsylvanian. Dr. Falk discussed her research on how ideas and behaviors spread, particularly in regards to public health advertising. You can read the full article here: https://www.thedp.com/article/2019/10/center-for-neuroscience-society-public-health-penn
CNS faculty member Allyson Mackey was interviewed on WHYY’s Radio Times and explained the impact of child and family detention on children’s emotional and brain development. You can listen to the show here: https://whyy.org/episodes/the-consequences-of-us-immigration-policies-on-children/