February 2018
Science! The Musical
"Science! The Musical" is a new musical about life in the lab written by Presidental Scholar in Society and Neuroscience scholar Andrew Goldman and directed by Jenna Hoffman. Follow the story of Janice, a first-year Ph.D. student, who has just had her first paper accepted to an academic conference. The only problem is, she hasn't written the paper yet! In the few short weeks before the conference, Janice must learn to do interdisciplinary science. Will she publish, or will she perish!? Andrew Goldman…
Find out more »Science! The Musical
"Science! The Musical" is a new musical about life in the lab written by Presidental Scholar in Society and Neuroscience scholar Andrew Goldman and directed by Jenna Hoffman. Follow the story of Janice, a first-year Ph.D. student, who has just had her first paper accepted to an academic conference. The only problem is, she hasn't written the paper yet! In the few short weeks before the conference, Janice must learn to do interdisciplinary science. Will she publish, or will she perish!? Andrew Goldman…
Find out more »March 2018
Evidence and Theory in Neuroscience – Seminars in Society and Neuroscience
This seminar, organized by Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience, will explore the relationship between theory and evidence in the field of neuroscience. The speakers will provide their perspectives from a wide range of fields and disciplines including neurology, psychiatry, philosophy, and economics.
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Responsibility, Punishment, and Psychopathy: At the Crossroads of Law, Neurocriminology, and Philosophy – Seminars in Society and Neuroscience
Three leading experts in neurocriminology, law, and philosophy will discuss recent neuroscientific findings in psychopathy research. The speakers will consider how these findings might contribute to the reconsideration of the responsibility of psychopathic offenders and how criminal justice should optimally respond to individuals suffering from such a controversial disorder.
Find out more »Presidential Scholars Research Symposium: 3rd-Year Presentations and Reception
This event will include final presentations from 3rd-year Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience, who will be completing the program this June. Please join us to learn more about their projects, accomplishments, and their experiences engaging in interdisciplinary research at Columbia and beyond.
Find out more »May 2018
What Can Neuroscience Contribute to Economics? – Seminars in Society and Neuroscience
The speaker and respondents will discuss the best uses of neuroscience in economics research and how they can be further refined and improved. Furthermore, the participants will consider what the future holds for our understanding of the human mind and the implications for economics and the decision sciences.
Find out more »October 2018
Evaluating Chronic Pain in Neuroscience, Ethics, and Law – Seminars in Society and Neuroscience
This seminar will bring together experts from different domains to discuss scientific, ethical, philosophical, and legal issues related to pain neuroimaging research.
Find out more »November 2018
Comparing Domains of Improvisation
Improvisers, scholars, and all who are interested are invited to participate in a series of discussions regarding the way people improvise and what improvisation means in various domains.
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Comparing Domains of Improvisation
Improvisers, scholars, and all who are interested are invited to participate in a series of discussions regarding the way people improvise and what improvisation means in various domains.
Find out more »February 2019
Comparing Domains of Improvisation
Improvisers, scholars, and all who are interested are invited to participate in a series of discussions regarding the way people improvise and what improvisation means in various domains.
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