“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...
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...
Casey Tharpe and Mike Elliot from Texas Speedcubing demonstrate their incredible skills in solving a Rubrik’s cube. The catch? Mike Elliot takes direction from Casey Tharpe while blindfolded to solve the scrambled cube! BrainStorm Neuroscience Pitch Competition...
The research team of Michael Greenberg and Justin Hulbert (Bard College) wants to know if it is possible to “hack” your brain using mindfulness meditation. Undergraduate student Michael Greenberg’s pitch presented a study proposing that the focus on breathing in a...
THE PROJECT: Why exactly does “absence make the heart grow fonder?” Merridee Lefner and Matthew Wanat (The University of Texas at San Antonio) are analyzing the neurobiology of motivated behavior. How does dopamine work in influencing our responses to rewards and...
