The research team of Vincent Taschereau-Dumouchel and Hakwan Lau (University of California Los Angeles) look to determine if virtual reality can be used as a treatment for anxiety disorders like OCD. Early career researcher Vincent Taschereau-Dumouchel’s pitch...
“Effectiveness and physiological mechanisms of contemplative dyad meditation to increase social connection in young adults in the aftermath of the pandemic” Loneliness is a recognized risk factor for depression and other illnesses. Ludwig explores how...
Not too long ago, David Linden found himself on OkCupid, one of the world’s great catalogs of human idiosyncrasy. Fortunately for his lonely heart, he found his soulmate. But, being a scientist, he couldn’t help but ask what made the whole thing work? In this talk,...
The winning team of researchers Tin Nguyen, Laurie Cutting, and Stephanie Del Tufo (Vanderbilt University) want to know what creates resiliency in children raised in poverty. Graduate student Tin Nguyen’s pitch sought to provide a deeper understanding of the...
We are focusing again on our emotional well-being and emotional intelligence with Dr. Lindsay Bira. Discover how we can guide our behavior by tuning into our feelings and the feelings of the people around us to understand the bigger picture through mindfulness.
