Are you ready to explore the connection between our inner space and the vast universe? Join us on our extraterrestrial podcast as we welcome Daniela DePaulis, an interdisciplinary artist who pushes the boundaries of what is possible by merging art with neurotechnologies. In this episode, we'll delve into her unique projects that change our perception of reality and how she uses brain activity during deep sleep to connect to outer space. Daniela is a former contemporary dancer, a licensed radio o...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Dive into the science of Cognitive Psychology together with Prof. Michelle Miller, PhD! Find out about the newest development in this exciting field! Discover how Cognitive Psychology can help us learn! Get bullet-proof strategies on how to succeed in your exams! About the Podcast Guest: Michelle Miller, Ph.D is a Professor at the Department of Psychological Sciences & President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow Michelle's Books: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021 Minds...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
What can you do to make a difference in this world? Meet and greet Manvi Jain, a young Cognitive Neuroscience researcher from India who uses networking to promote Cognitive Neuroscience in her home country and globally! Manvi just graduated from a Cognitive Neuroscience program and is working towards improving people's lives using neuroscience research. About the podcast guest: Webpage: https://csrg-dei.blogspot.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cognitivemanvi/ YoutTube: https://www.yout...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How can we record and share our dreams? How would our world change if dream recording and their social sharing became possible? How our dream can be used to increase our creativity and improve mental health? Tune into the Neurocareers podcast episode with Taisija Demchenko - a machine-learning specialist who aims to create a dream recording and sharing device! Take part in this conversation on a topic that borders the realm of science fiction but has strong biological and computational grounds! ...
Nov 25, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Why does someone struggle to study a foreign language but excel in learning programming languages? How is the concept of time (its linearity or circularity) reflected in language? What are the best language learning practices? Tune into our conversation with Marco Mazzanti - a linguist with a special interest in psycholinguistics! In Part 2 of this podcast episode, Marco shares with you the best language-learning approaches you can use to successfully learn new languages and much more! Marco dem...
Nov 20, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What would the alien language look like? What science fiction movies can tell us about the limits of our perception? What will happen to human language with the development of neurotechnologies? Tune into our conversation with Marco Mazzanti - a linguist with a special interest in psycholinguistics! In Part 1 of this podcast episode, Marco will discuss the interrelation between language and the brain. He will immerse you in the discussion about the limits of our perception of the world around us...
Nov 12, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Research shows that about 40% of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) are misdiagnosed: often thought of as unconscious, many are, in fact, either conscious or minimally conscious. Such misdiagnosis severely impairs the treatment and recovery of patients with DOC. However, the field of DOC is rapidly developing. One of the major game-changers for it is neurotechnology. Meet and greet Dr. Caroline Schnakers - Assistant Director of Research at Casa Colina Hospital in Pomona, California, ...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
"Learning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes the information," says Dr. Mariette Fourie (DEd) , one of our podcast guests today. So, what are the best practices that help you learn? Should you take notes on the computer or by hand? You will find it out from our other podcast guest, Dr. Michelle Miller , discussing the misconception about note-taking. You will also discover what it means to be uncomfortable learning new information and the value of a productive ...
Oct 30, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Neuroscience influences many areas of our life and informs us of the best strategies to utilize the power of our brains. This is particularly true for the field of education, where the knowledge about our nervous system transforms existing teaching practices and helps develop evidence-based approaches to successful learning. Meet and greet three outstanding specialists in Neuroeducation - the field born on the intersection between neuroscience, psychology, and education: Kristen Betts, EdD, Mari...
Oct 24, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Does meditation mean sitting in a lotus (leg crossed) position with your eye closed and thinking of "nothing"? That seems daunting for somebody taking the first steps toward practicing mindfulness! What if there were much simpler and more effective ways for you to get on a path of self-regulating your mind? Meet a greet Dr. Jeff Tarrant - a clinical psychologist, neurofeedback specialist, experienced meditation practitioner, and founder of the NeuroMeditation Institute! Dr. Tarrant has been succ...
Oct 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "meditation"? Is it relaxation or rather an introspection and contemplation? Or maybe it is focus and concentration, spiritual practice, or anything else we just heard someone says is "good for you"? It turns out that the term "meditation" might be simply an umbrella encompassing various techniques to self-regulate our mind and nervous system. Moreover, different types of meditation affect the processes within the brain in different ways. This means...
Oct 10, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Every human has an innate desire to try to do the impossible. Whether it’s a desire to have superpowers, superhuman feet, move to an advanced degree, relocate to a new country by themselves, or do things that seem unachievable. Magic has an interesting lens on that! It aims to create simulated versions of what looks impossible. It provides a tool to make something impossible look real. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jennette Andrews, one of the most innovative illusionists in...
Oct 03, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Innovation? Technology? Illusions? Meet and greet Jeanette Andrews - an informal cognitive scientist and one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today! Jeanette is using modern technologies, including AIs and cognitive science principles, in her Magic shows! We are all interested in making the impossible possible and figuring out how to make things happen. As humans, we’re extraordinarily great in many ways, and we have a deep-seated, wildly complex understanding of what objects are...
Sep 26, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Neurofeedback has the potential to shift human experience towards improved mental health and elevated brain fitness in the upcoming years. Wearable neurotechnologies make it possible for millions of people to experience the empowering effect of neurofeedback. Tune into our conversation with Chad Olin and G Cole - the co-founders of Supermind - a company that aims to contribute to mental wellness around the globe with its developed innovative wearable neurofeedback device and 24/7 on-demand custo...
Sep 18, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Interpersonal Neurobiology & Resonant Movement with Sasha Soreff Are you willing to take 15 seconds to move your body right now? What about taking 15 seconds to tune inside and say: "Oh... What am I sensing? Do I find any sensation going on in my body?" and to do it as many times as you think of it in the days to come? See how it feels for you and discover what benefits the Interpersonal Neurobiology and Resonant Movement bring you! Sasha Soreff - a New York City-based choreographer, dance t...
Sep 11, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Do we have free will? How is our decision-making different from machines? Will artificial intelligence replace us in the workforce? What are the legal implications of committing a crime using a brain-machine interface? Can we use neurotechnology to rehabilitate criminal offenders? Tune into the thought-provoking discussion about neurotechnology and law with Dr. Allan McCay from the Sydney Institute of Criminology and The University of Sydney Law School! During this episode, you will learn about ...
Sep 04, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What makes our brains susceptible to deception? What are the main fallibilities of our perception and cognition that can be easily exploited? Learn about how your brain works and the necessary skills for psychology and neuroscience students from The Science of Magic expert Cognitive Psychologist Dr. Anthony Barnhart! Dr. Barnhart's Publications and Other Resources Science of Magic Association: https://scienceofmagicassoc.org/ Jeanette Andrews and her "Taken by Artificial Surprise" art installati...
Aug 29, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Who hasn't been interested in Magic and mesmerized by the Magician's performance, at least at some point in their life? Who hasn't tried to uncover the secrets of the Magic show? How to use your curiosity and passion to drive your career success? Welcome Assoc. Prof. Anthony Barnhart, PhD, a cognitive psychologist and the Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Carthage college in Wisconsin, USA! Dr. Barnhart went on a path from being a professional Magician to becoming a cognitive ...
Aug 21, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
What alternatives are to medication for treating ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and brain trauma? How can we teach the brain to regulate itself and achieve the optimal state for learning, everyday functioning, and peak performance? How can modern technology aid in the prevention of Alzheimer's dementia? Tune in to find the answers to these questions and much more in the 11th Neurocareers podcast episode with Thomas Feiner - the Neurofeedback specialist and the Founder of the Institute of EEG-Ne...
Aug 14, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Are you ready to discover unique forms of sentient life on our planet? What about diving into the mind of a bee? Meet and greet Prof. Lars Chittka from the Queen Mary University of London, who will be your guide on this exciting journey! Learn how bees can see, learn, navigate, use tools, recognize human faces, count, and even feel pain! Discover the intricacies of the bee's brain! Find out about the revolution that is happening in the field of animal cognition! Tune into advice on how to make t...
Aug 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Do you have the nerve to stick the needle into the artery and have the blood shooting back at you? Are you capable of making life and death decisions? Then a career as an Interventional Neuroradiologist might be the right fit for you! Even if you have already found your dream job – you will be blown away to learn how Interventional Neuroradiologists are saving the lives of people with acute strokes and other severe acute neurological conditions! Meet and greet Kristine Blackham, MD, from the Uni...
Jul 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hidden messages? Hidden responses? Neuroscience? Meet and greet our Neurocareers podcast guest, the artist John Baldwin from Devon, UK! This Sherlock Holmes of Arts works on deciphering the mystery of human responses to art, specifically brain responses to hidden messages in art pieces. But that is not it! John mastered the art of hiding messages himself, and now he invites other people from all over the world to join him on this path in an exhibition, " The Hidden Response," supported by the Ar...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
Are you interested in bridging the disciplines and connecting things that are not related at first glance? How about establishing the link between philosophy and music or music and neuroscience? Some scientists help us understand how everything is connected in this beautiful world we live in! Meet and greet our next Neurocareers podcast guest Prof. Elvira Brattico from Aarhus University in Denmark and the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy, to hear about her journey from Philosophy graduate t...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
How to help the brain heal after a catastrophic brain injury? What helps people relearn how to walk or use their hands after a stroke? How do principles of neurorehabilitation explain our brain's ability to restore its function? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions by listening to our Neurocareers podcast guest, Neurologic Physical Therapist Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Clark, DPT, EdD! Dr. Clark will share with you her experience in the field of Neurologic Physical Therapy an...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Music, brain, stem cells, lasers, brain chips, bee sounds, Mozart, treatments for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases - what do all of these have in common? Tune in to our conversation with Prof. Kiminobu Sugaya, PhD from the University of Central Florida to find answers. And, as always, listen to expert advice on how to do the impossible! You are up for a treat! Don't miss it! To find out more about the Neuroscience Alliance at UCF, visit: https://med.ucf.edu/mdna/neuroscience-alliance-at-ucf/...
Jun 26, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Are you considering establishing a neuroscience program but don't know where to start? Considering working in the neuroscience field but unsure where to specialize? Then take a peek into the origins of the successful neurobiology program shared with you by Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas. This more than 20-year old with over 200 graduates program is based on the Oxford University, UK blueprint. Prof. Ruksenas also shares tips on choosing your neuroscience specialization and persevering in achieving your...
Jun 19, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Are you ready to create real-world results that make a difference in people's lives? Then the field of applied neuroscience might be exactly what you are looking for! Join our conversation with Ramon David, MSc, to learn how to create a new category of what you want to be instead of trying to fit into an already existing category/role. Participate in the discussion of how to keep your motivation going and bring your projects to fruition! Find out about the applications of brain science to help p...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
How do we learn math? How do we process numbers? How to become a cognitive neuroscientist and numerical cognition expert? Find answers in this third episode of the Neurocareers podcast, where Dr. Elena Salillas - the numerical cognition expert - helps you discover the field of cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Sallilas talks about how we process numerical information, such as numbers and quantity. She answers whether we all can learn math the same way, whether boys are better at math than girls, and w...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A number of people will lose the ability to communicate during their lifetime. This includes an inability to speak and produce movements in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But is there a way to continue communicating with the world when your body fails you? Rossella Spataro, MD, from the University of Palermo, is a clinical neurologist and brain-computer interface (BCI) researcher. She works on finding alternative solutions for people with ALS to start communicating again using ...
Apr 04, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Our first podcast guest is Dr. Christoph Guger, a PhD in electrical engineering who serves as the CEO of a g.tec company located in Austria. This company is one of the major suppliers of brain-computer interface (BCI) equipment globally. Spring BCI School 2020, organized by Dr. Guger, made history as the first online BCI event of unprecedented scale - it had over 5500 registered participants. As a method of measuring brain activity to control external devices in real-time, there are a variety of...
May 07, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
