Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality

Jul 14, 2020

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,...

Shtick to Solutions: Learn to manage uncertainty from the masters of comedy

Jul 10, 2020

Dr. Peter McGraw joins guest moderator, Dr. Sean Guillory, for a one-two punch of levity and creative problem solving for a chaotic world.   In times of stress, uncertainty, and economic loss due to the pandemic, comedy can provide a crucial relief valve, but the...

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hack Your Brain – Living a mindful life in the midst of challenging times

Jun 11, 2020

Life is short. The brain is tricky. Sometimes, the natural way we respond to a problem actually locks it in…and because it may be possible to work around problems, it can be easy to allow them to stay.  Why do problems stick around and how much better could life...

VIRTUAL EVENT: How Isolation Impacts Addiction

May 7, 2020

Isolation impacts us all, but what happens when it’s compounded with managing an addiction? While routines are disrupted, we may find ourselves more vulnerable to falling into old habits – or developing new ones. In this session, neuroscientist and...

What the Future Holds for Brain Science

Apr 3, 2020

Renowned neuroscientist and Mind Science Trustee, Dr. Jenny Hsieh, Director of UTSA’s Brain Health Consortium, will give an overview of what brain health and brain research advances are on the horizon in the coming decade, and what the practical effects are...