Neuroscience
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My Summer at M&TSI, U Penn
What is the formula for a life-changing experience? If you were to write it down, you might start with a few impressive variables: a world-class university, an ambitious goal, and a cohort of brilliant, driven peers from every corner of the globe. This summer, I had all of those ingredients as I stepped onto the Continue reading
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Beyond Recall: Why Memory Isn’t About the Past
When people hear the word memory, they often imagine a mental photo album—a tidy archive of everything we’ve seen, felt, or done. But what if I told you that memory isn’t really about the past at all? In fact, one of the most transformative insights I’ve gained through neuroscience research is this: memory evolved not Continue reading
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The Constructive Episodic Simulation Hypothesis
Bartlett and others have consistently pointed out that memory is constructive. Bartlett argued that memory is influenced by a person’s prior knowledge, beliefs, and expectations and that one uses these factors to fill in gaps in his or her memory to create a coherent story or narrative. For example, in one of his famous studies, Bartlett Continue reading
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Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (March 13 – 19, 2023) Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an annual global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Established in 1995 by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, BAW unites the efforts of partners worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain every Continue reading
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Understanding Brain Development in Children for Effective Mentoring
If you’ve ever worked with kids—whether tutoring, babysitting, or mentoring—you’ve probably noticed how they absorb information, react to challenges, and manage their emotions in completely different ways. Some kids stay focused for hours, while others get distracted in minutes. Some handle frustration calmly, while others have big emotional outbursts. What’s going on? A lot of Continue reading
Teens Connect The World: Brain, Children and Love 