Past Events

Urban environments, nature and wellbeing: An environmental neuroscience perspective Marc Berman, Department of Psychology, The University of Chicago Location: Houston Hall, Golkin Room (223), 3417 Spruce St. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free to attend, but due to [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Sept. 28 Adding direct brain stimulation to psychiatry’s treatment arsenal: efforts to tackle impulsivity from mouse to [...]

Preceptorials @ the Center for Neuroscience & Society Brave Neuro World: How Will Neuroscience Change Life in the 21st Century? Hosted by Dr. Martha J. Farah of the Psychology Department. New developments in neuroscience are impacting society, from law to business to mental health. Learn about separating the science fiction [...]

Preceptorials @ the Center for Neuroscience & Society Are 6 Hours Really Enough? The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cognition and Brain Function Hosted by Dr. Mathias Basner Professor of Sleep & Chronobiology in the Department of Psychiatry.  Modern industrialized societies require more people to be awake more of the time, [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2024-25 Public Talk series theme is the Brain in Socioeconomic Context. Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for adverse outcomes, from academic failure to emotional distress. This year’s talk series will explore the links between socioeconomic [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2024-25 Public Talk series theme is the Brain in Socioeconomic Context. Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for adverse outcomes, from academic failure to emotional distress. This year’s talk series will explore the links between socioeconomic [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2024-25 Public Talk series theme is the Brain in Socioeconomic Context. Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for adverse outcomes, from academic failure to emotional distress. This year’s talk series will explore the links between socioeconomic [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2024-25 Public Talk series theme is the Brain in Socioeconomic Context. Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for adverse outcomes, from academic failure to emotional distress. This year’s talk series will explore the links between socioeconomic [...]

The Center for Neuroscience & Society and MindCORE invite graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and RA’s will give a short presentation on a current project they’re working on followed by an informal, collaborative discussion with peers and faculty. This is an opportunity to work through questions and problems, see what other [...]

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2024-25 Public Talk series theme is the Brain in Socioeconomic Context. Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for adverse outcomes, from academic failure to emotional distress. This year’s talk series will explore the links between socioeconomic [...]

Consumer Neuroscience: How theories and data from neuroscience inform marketing research Description: How can studying the brain improve our understanding of consumer behavior? Recently, breakthroughs in measurement and computation have accelerated brain science and created an array of opportunities in business and technology. Currently, applications to marketing research and product development [...]

The Center for Neuroscience & Society and MindCORE invite graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and RA’s will give a short presentation on a current project they’re working on followed by an informal, collaborative discussion with peers and faculty. This is an opportunity to work through questions and problems, see what other [...]