Trinity College Neuroscience

30 years of asking what I came into that room for….. a fun little summary

Forgetting appointments, deadlines and that call to Mom − the phenomenon of prospective memory and how to improve yours Many medical conditions can affect prospective memory. But so can excessive alcohol use.

An inspiring Q&S from Dr. Pernell Reid - One of the earliest graduates from Trinity's Neuroscience Program:

Pernell T. Reid, M.D., ’03 - The Trinity Reporter DEGREES B.S. in neuroscience; M.H.A., Suffolk University; M.S. in biomedical science, Tufts University School of Medicine; M.D., St. Martinus University, Faculty of Medicine JOB TITLE Senior vice president, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Mass Eye and Ear (member hospital of Ma...

Senior Dinner was great at J Restaurant! Congratulations Seniors!

Looking forward to welcoming COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, CT. and Black Girls Achieve this Wednesday! If you know a pre-teen or teen that wants to join, just let me know!

Hi friends--if you know anyone that might be interested in a new position at Trinity in pre-health advising and teaching, please let them know about this position!

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I am hosting a one-of-a-kind panel as part of Trinity’s Bicentennial Day, tomorrow (Wednesday February 28) from 1:30-2:45 in McCook Auditorium.
Here is the full schedule. Registration requested (esp. if you want to go to other events besides mine).
https://www.trincoll.edu/bicentennial/events/bicentennial-spring-symposium/

McCook is in the middle of campus, near Life Sciences Center or Mather Hall. Park anywhere – near 300 Summit St., or drive in through the gates at ~1700 Broad St. (likely best option).

Wilding the Mind and Minding the Wild: Nourishing and Enhancing Our Connection to Nature
McCook Academic Building, McCook Auditorium
How does local ecology contribute to long-term well-being? Where can we find and connect to our natural heritage? Join a neuroscientist, a religious leader, a health care professional, a combat veteran, and a native elder as they share their perspectives on wild nature, both locally and globally. All panelists have enriched this connection through scholarship, community work, and peer-to-peer interactions. Reflecting on the past and looking to the future, the panelists will share their insights in a moderated discussion complemented by a robust Q&A session.
Moderator: Susan Masino, Vernon D. Roosa Professor of Applied Science
Panelists: Chelsea Armistead IDP’18, Early Childhood Educator; the Rev. Dr. Lisa Dahill, Miriam Therese Winter Chair for Transformative Leadership and Spirituality, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace; Terri Delahanty, Cree Elder and Spiritual Counselor, York Correctional Institution; Albert Higuera, Army Combat Veteran and Retired Police Officer; Christine Tappan, MSW, CAGS, CWMF, Founder and Lead Guide for Nature Connected Wellness Programs, BirchWalking

Bicentennial Spring Symposium - Trinity at 200 For 200 years, Trinity’s educational process of nurturing intellect and imagination has instilled a lifelong passion for active engagement with the world.

Abuse Victims Are Suffering Brain Injuries at Rates Unseen in Some Sports, Study Reports | Trinity College A highly selective liberal arts college in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity prepares students to be leaders unafraid of forging new paths.

Excellent work by all of our senior honors candidates!

Michael A. Grubb, Associate Professor of Psychology will deliver the annual Shirley G. Wassong Memorial Lecture in European and American Art, Culture, and History on Monday, April 24.

“made you L👁️👁️K: attention, perception, and your lived experience” will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Innovation Center.

From Prof. Grubb: It’s likely that you first noticed the word look in the title and then read the rest of it, demonstrating a very simple characteristic of our visual world: salient features capture attention. Much of my research centers on questions of attentional control. How is attention guided by forces outside ourselves? How do our goals, intentions, and expectations modulate how we attend? And, most importantly, how does attention filter the world we experience, giving rise to a unique perspective that is no more real or right than someone else’s? This will be an interactive, demonstration-filled talk on attention, perception, and subjective experience.

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Thank you to all the amazing volunteers at the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) Spring Social!

Could future computers run on human brain cells? Hopkins researchers tout the promise of 'organoid intelligence,' which could one-day yield computers that are faster, more efficient, and more powerful than silicon-based computing and AI

The less college students sleep, the worse their grades, study finds Researchers found there was a “more pronounced” negative effect on a student's GPA when they slept less than six hours a night.

Research on missed appointments in MS

Study: Time to Treat Underlying Causes of Missed Doctor Visits | Trinity College A highly selective liberal arts college in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity prepares students to be leaders unafraid of forging new paths.

The remarkable brain of a carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages In a city where diplomats and embassies abound, where interpreters can command six-figure salaries, where language proficiency is résumé rocket fuel, Vaughn Smith was a savant with a secret.

Join us Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of Hartford native Henry Molaison. We start at 1:00 at the Cornelia Center

ALS, a rare but deadly disease, can silence anyone. Here’s what to know. Roberta Flack has ALS, her manager says. The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has taken away her ability to sing.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Trinity College Nu Rho Psi chapter

Congratulations Nicole!

Distinguished Group of Seniors Named President’s Fellows for 2022–23 | Trinity College In the fall semester, each department or program is invited to nominate a senior who demonstrates outstanding achievement within their major.

Craving brains and hangry: Zombie behavior demystified by scientists Why don't zombies eat each other? How hard would it be to claw out of a grave? How long can you live on brain? Scientific answers to zombie-related questions.

"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me." – JK! 🤔

Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Sally Seraphin says, “in fact that’s not true, when you look at how the brain processes the psychological pain of bullying”.

👉 Learn more in the Fall publication of The Reporter: https://bit.ly/3yfHP0b

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Go Berit!

Berit Schuveiller: A Captain Running Through Adversity See the story

Check out this year’s mentors! They will be providing mentoring for underrepresented underclass students interested in neuroscience!

One of Long COVID's Worst Symptoms Is Also Its Most Misunderstood Brain fog isn’t like a hangover, depression, or ADHD. It’s a disorder of executive function that makes basic cognitive tasks absurdly hard.

The Curious Hole in My Head Born without my left temporal lobe, a brain region thought to be critical for language, I’ve been a research subject for much of my life.

Opinion | I Stutter. This Is What You’re Not Hearing. Stuttering is considered an issue with speech. What about the listener?

Amazing experience!!

Neuroscience Students Get ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ at Marine Biological Laboratory | Trinity College Shirin Dadina ’24 and Anastasia Hanifin ’23 conducted research this summer at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Research Volunteers Needed: Compensated at $20 per hour Participate in a research study about alcohol use which involves an investigational medication. Eligible participants will complete non-invasive fMRI, paper and pencil testing, and clinical interviews over 3 separate study visits.