NYU neuroscientists will be featured at a series of events on the brain the week of March 16: “The Future of Minds” (March 17); “Exercise and the Brain” (March 18); and “Brains and Brews” (March 22).
New York University neuroscientists will be featured at a series of events on the brain the week of March 16: “The Future of Minds” (March 17); “Exercise and the Brain” (March 18); and “Brains and Brews” (March 22).
Tuesday, March 17, 8:30 p.m.
“Future of Minds”: NYU Professor Gary Marcus
Gary Marcus, a professor of psychology and neural science at NYU and bestselling author, will talk about the future of neuroscience and artificial intelligence and his latest book, “The Future of the Brain: Essays By The World’s Leading Neuroscientists”.
Location: The Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street (off 6th Avenue), Tickets $8
Audience: Adults, 21+
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
“Exercise and the Brain”: NYU Professor Wendy Suzuki
NYU’s Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neuroscience, will be leading a one-hour exercise class called intenSati with live African drumming followed by a 45- minute interactive lecture about her new book, “Healthy Brain Happy Life”.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, the Palladium, 140 E. 14th St.
Registration: Not required, but please bring a photo ID
Audience: Ages 13+
Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m.
“Brains and Brews”
NYU Professor Eric Klann will discuss the relationship between molecules and memory and his colleague, Professor Joseph LeDoux, will talk about what it is to be and the mind-brain connection. Live music by So We Are, composed of LeDoux and Colin Dempsey, as well as brain trivia with prizes!
Location: Drom, 85 Avenue A
Registration: Registration is free but space is limited; please register at the Brains and Brews event website.
Audience: Adults, 21+
The events are organized by the Greater NYC Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. For more information, call 212.263.9118 or visit https://www.comebebrainy.com/.