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Michael Gazzaniga Fall Annual Oration: The Consciousness Instinct

Meyerson Hall (Lecture Hall B1) 210 S 34th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Doors open at 7 PM. The Lecture will begin at 7:30 PM. The Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania is proud to present Dr. Michael Gazzaniga as the 2018 Annual Orator. Dr. Gazzaniga is known as the founder of the field of cognitive neuroscience and is famous for his [...]

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Addicted to the War on Drugs: Penn Law JLPA 2019 Symposium

Fitts Auditorium 3501 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs for a collaborative discussion questioning the persistence of the drug war, barriers to change, and achievable solutions. The name of the symposium reflects the persistence of militant drug enforcement after decades of increasing drug problems, mass incarceration, and international [...]

Penn Memory Center Event: “Alive Inside: Using neuroimaging to detect covert consciousness in the brain-injured patient” with Andrew Peterson

Ralston House 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hosted by the Penn Memory Center "Alive Inside: Using neuroimaging to detect covert consciousness in the brain-injured patient." Andrew Peterson, PhD - Assistant Professor, Greenwall Faculty Scholar, Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University   This presentation provides an ethical analysis of the American Academy of Neurology practice [...]

Intercollegiate Psychedelics Summit

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, United States

The Intercollegiate Psychedelics Summit 2019 is a two day summit on the science, policy, and clinical applications of psychedelics. We hope to cultivate an intercollegiate psychedelics network and advance the discourse of psychedelic science. It is hosted by the Penn Society of Psychedelic Science, a student group at the University [...]

Neuroscience Public Lecture Series – “We can, but should we? Ethical considerations in modern neuroscience”

Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

We are very excited to announce the Spring 2019 Penn Neuroscience Public Lecture entitled "We can, but should we? Ethical considerations in modern neuroscience". The lecture will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research. This FREE lecture series will feature [...]

Penn Bioethics Seminar Series: Peter Reiner

Goddard Labs 200 3710 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The mind in your pocket: On the neuroethical implications of smartphones as extensions of our minds. Peter Reiner, VMD, PhD  Professor of Neuroethics Department of Psychiatry University of British Columbia   Tuesday, May 7 12:00 pm Goddard Lab, Room 200 Lunch provided!  

MindCORE Seminar: Citing Action to Realize an Equitable Future with Dani Bassett

MindCORE Seminar: (In)Citing Action to Realize an Equitable Future Friday, May 8, 2020, 12 PM-1 PM EST Speaker: Danielle S. Bassett, J. Peter Skirkanich Professor, University of Pennsylvania Moderated by: Nicole Rust, Associate Professor, Psychology, University of Pennsylvania   Free. Open to all. Via Crowdcast. Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mindcore-seminar   In recent [...]

Book Club: Discussion on Moral Psychology (Chapter 13) with Geoff Goodwin

February Book Club: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Worst and Best, by Robert Sapolsky (2017). Join us on Zoom for a Discussion on Moral Psychology, Chapter 13, Geoff Goodwin, Associate Professor, Psychology. Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92487401264

Book Club: Discussion on Evolution of Behavior (Chapter 10) Coren Apicella

February Book Club: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Worst and Best, by Robert Sapolsky (2017). Join us on Zoom for a discussion on Evolution of Behavior, Chapter 10, Coren Apicella, Associate Professor, Psychology Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92487401264

Book Club: Author Appearance and Discussion with Robert Sapolsky

Join us on Zoom as we welcome the author of our February book, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Robert Sapolsky. Robert Sapolsky, is a Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92487401264

MindCORE Seminar: Maiken Scott

Levin Building 425 S. University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Why Talking About Science Matters (and How to Do it Well) When: Friday, 9/8 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Levin Building, room 111 Think about the last time a non-scientist asked you what you do for a living, or what you’re studying. Did you see their eyes glaze [...]

Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) Symposium

Smilow Center for Translational Research - Arthur H Rubenstein Auditorium 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) will host a full day of talks focused on the many societal influences on brain function that occur through prenatal, perinatal and epigenomic mechanisms. Visit their event page for more information on how to register. When: Monday, 10/3 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Where: [...]