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Penn Religious Studies @upennrels.bsky.social · 1d

We're holding an online information session for prospective doctoral applicants on Monday at 5:30 ET!

Details at this link:

rels.sas.upenn.edu/events/2025/...

RELS Information Session for Prospective Doctoral Students | Department of Religious Studies

rels.sas.upenn.edu

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 2d

A conversation with Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler and his co-author Alex Imas about their new book:

The Winner’s Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now

Thurs, Oct 23, 4-5 pm
3730 Walnut St, Phila

RSVP: wharton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@bcfginitiative.bsky.social @upenn.edu

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠 @pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 4d

Ever wonder why conspiracy theories seem to spread faster than facts?

In our latest article, @pennngg.bsky.social student Emma Noel explains how our brain’s reward systems and social nature fuel belief in conspiracy theories. pennneuroknow.com/2025/10/07/w...

#PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

Why our brains find conspiracy theories appealing

Discover why conspiracy theories grab our attention, and how the brain’s reward systems and social instincts make them so hard to resist.

pennneuroknow.com

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative @bcfginitiative.bsky.social · 2d

Interested in working on research with @katymilkman.bsky.social & @angeladuckworth.bsky.social to promote #BehaviorChange? Apply to our full-time Pre-Doc Researcher position, ideal for anyone considering a PhD! June ‘26 start: bit.ly/3J2UJaq

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 3d

🎵 They did the Monster Slash 😭 @ellecordova.bsky.social

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 2d

This is a great way to double your money going to local nonprofits and improve the lives of neighbors right here in Philly.

Some of our favorites: Mazzoni Center, WHYY, Mighty Writers, The Woodlands.

What local nonprofit do you support?

@woodlandsphila.bsky.social @whyy.org

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Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics @pcfn.bsky.social · 2d

How we subconsciously reach towards beauty 🫳

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brai...

Are You Moved by Beauty?

Beauty is in the hand more than in the eye of the beholder.

www.psychologytoday.com

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The Warren Center for Network & Data Sciences @warrencenter.bsky.social · 3d

“We can be more open, curious and exploratory when speaking with others rather than avoid controversies or start off pushing our viewpoint,” says Warren Center faculty affiliate Emily Falk to Scientific American. www.scientificamerican.com/article/good...

Good Conversations Don’t Require Everybody to Agree, Neuroscience Shows

Brain imaging is illuminating the patterns linked to productive, positive dialogue, and those insights could help people connect with others

www.scientificamerican.com

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Wu Tsai Institute | Yale University @wutsaiyale.bsky.social · 8d

📣 WTI is hiring faculty positions! Are you interested in advancing our understanding of the brain + how it gives rise to cognition?

Two calls are open:

Open-rank search, Neurocomputation, deadline: 12.1.25
Senior search, Neurodevelopment, rolling review

🔗 wti.yale.edu/opportunities

#KnowTogether

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Many Minds podcast @manymindspod.bsky.social · 3d

Incorporating AI into scientific research may well boost productivity. But it could also leave scientists vulnerable to illusions.

Just one of the topics discussed in our recent episode, w/ @mjcrockett.bsky.social!

Listen: disi.org/science-ai-a...

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Corinne Low @corinnelow.com · 18d

My book, a labor of love, with 15 years of my own research and the stories of countless women, is out today!! I document why women's time has gotten so squeezed, and then provide actionable, evidence-based strategies on what we can do about it! So many people on here did the research in the book! 🙏

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Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania @pennsasdean.bsky.social · 3d

We all have theories about why we are the way we are. But for psychologists, this becomes a scientific exploration. In my third episode of the Ampersand Podcast, I discuss this connection between self and subject with Associate Professor of Psychology Rebecca Waller. buff.ly/CR4LFH7 @sas.upenn.edu

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Ishmail Abdus-Saboor @ishmailsaboor.bsky.social · 3d

Congrats to the winners! Its notable that Omar Yaghi was a refugee. Refugees and immigrants once again making American science great!

Nature @nature.com · 3d

BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal-organic frameworks”

Stay tuned for more.
#NobelPrize

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Lauren Kuehne @omfishient.bsky.social · 4d

🧪Excited to co-present this @standupforscience.bsky.social event next week with UW's Dr. Ryan Kelly

We'll cover how to effectively engage in public comments, to help shape public policy at all levels, federal to local. Attend in person or virtually!

RSVP: act.standupforscience.net/events/power...

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Diego Reinero, Ph.D. @diegoreinero.bsky.social · 4d

🚨Excited to announce the full-day Moral Psychology pre-conference at #SPSP2026!

We sold out last year, and with this year’s incredible speaker lineup, we expect the same.

Submit your poster or data blitz abstract by Oct. 23! spsp.wufoo.com/forms/2026-p... There’s a best poster award!

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 4d

TIPS Spring Seminar Application Now Open!

The Teachers Institute of Philadelphia’s 15-wk seminar is open to Philly SDP teachers who can earn 30 Act 48 credits + a $1,500.

Seminars meet in-person Weds & Thurs, 5-7 pm, Jan thru May at Penn or Temple.

More: theteachersinstitute.org/apply-to-tip...

Apply to TIP

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Cognitive Science Society @cogscisociety.bsky.social · 4d

🕒 Time’s almost up to apply for the CogSci Society | Gorilla Grant 2025!

If you’re running studies online, this is your chance to get a full Gorilla subscription, $300 for recruitment, and expert support.

Deadline is October 16 🗓️

Apply today!👇

Cognitive Science Society @cogscisociety.bsky.social · 25d

📣 Great news! We've partnered with @gorillapsych.bsky.social to launch the CogSci Society | Gorilla Grant 2025!

• 1-year Gorilla Subscription
• $300 cash for recruitment or tokens
• Individual support session with a Gorilla specialist

Learn more & apply: cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-x-gor...

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Andrew Iwaniuk @evoneuro.bsky.social · 5d

I am going to repost our job ad because we are not getting many applicants!
Like anywhere, there are pros and cons, so if you have questions just DM or email me.
#academicjobs #neuroskyence #neuroethology #academicsky

Andrew Iwaniuk @evoneuro.bsky.social · Sep 4

For anyone on the neuroscience job market, our ads are up. We are looking for anyone working in systems neuroscience of animals to join us in southern Alberta 🇨🇦
#academicsky #neuroskyence #neuroethology #academicjobs #Canada
neurojobs.sfn.org/job/39049/as...

Assistant Professor (Neuroscience, Tenure Track) - Lethbridge (City), Alberta (CA) job with University of Lethbridge | 39049

Assistant Professor (tenure track) of the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

neurojobs.sfn.org

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Bria Long @brialong.bsky.social · 5d

We’re recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join our team! 🎉

I’m happy to share that I’ve opened back up the search for this position (it was temporarily closed due to funding uncertainty).

See lab page and doc below for details!

Bria Long @brialong.bsky.social · Nov 18

The Visual Learning Lab at UC San Diego is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to join our lab!

Read more about our lab at www.vislearnlab.org

Home | The Visual Learning Lab at UCSD

Lab webpage for the Visual Learning Lab at UCSD, lead by Dr. Bria Long, Ph.D. Launching in July 2024!

www.vislearnlab.org

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 5d

Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education: Pre-CellBio Workshop

Join the Allen Institute & the University of Richmond for this workshop in Philadelphia on December 5.

Apply by Oct 20: alleninstitute.org/events/open-...

Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education: Pre-CellBio Workshop

Join the Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education Workshop in Philadelphia, PA on December 5, 2025.

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Community for Rigor @comm4rigor.bsky.social · 5d

Interested in testing our scientific rigor training materials? Email us at [email protected]

We have three units in beta, ready for testing, and they come in 3 versions: for individuals, small group meetings, and class lecture.

Join us and learn more at C4R.io/join

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Nicole Rust @nicolecrust.bsky.social · 5d

Friends in Philly: Tomorrow @upenn.edu (Tuesday October 7, 12p) I'll be giving a public-facing talk about Elusive Cures, as part of the Penn library book series. Join me! RSVP below.

www.library.upenn.edu/events/nicol...

Nicole Rust: "Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders — and How We Can Change That"

Psychology professor Nicole Rust of the School of Arts & Sciences dives into why research on conditions like Alzheimer’s and depression hasn’t translated more effectively into better treatments.

www.library.upenn.edu

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Helen Barron @helencbarron.bsky.social · 5d

** We have up to TWO funded PhD positions available in our lab!! Apply below to find new ways to enhance memory👇 Pls retweet **

Deadline: 2nd December

1. Cross-species closed-loopTMR: tinyurl.com/bddu4tp6

2. TUS and TMR in humans:
tinyurl.com/jjws5ctj

Happy to chat to interested applicants.

Enhancing memory using cross-species closed-loop Targeted Memory Reactivation | mrcbndu

tinyurl.com

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University of Pennsylvania @upenn.edu · 5d

Foggy mornings 🌫️

📷 Credit: @Jacob_Zeranski (on Instagram)

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