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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · 7h

We're excited to welcome Dr. Bechtel and his presentation on “issues in the philosophy of the life sciences, including systems biology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and cognitive science.” To learn more: mechanism.ucsd.edu/bill/

See you all soon!

#DLS #BrainsAndBehavior

William Bechtel's Web

mechanism.ucsd.edu

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · 7h

Join us this Friday for this month's Distinguished Lecture Speaker: William Bechtel, PhD.!

His talk:
“Hierarchically or Heterarchically: How are Nervous Systems Organized?"

📅 October 10th
🕙10AM
📍 Petit Science Center, Room 124

Check out our website to:
🎥 Tune in LIVE
📚 Read selected papers

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · 28d

Dr. Portman’s lab explores how genes and neural circuits shape behavior—especially how biological sex drives adaptive changes in C. elegans. Their work sheds light on mechanisms that may influence human neurological and psychiatric conditions.

#BNB #DLS #Neuroplasticity

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · 28d

We're kicking off this semester with our first Distinguished Lecture Series event!

We’re thrilled to welcome Douglas Portman, Ph.D. from the University of Rochester for his talk: “Sex vs. Food: Behavioral Plasticity in the Nematode C. elegans”

📅September 12th
🕙10AM
📍Petit Science Center, Room 124

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Come mingle with artists & scientists, explore creative collaborations, and enjoy light refreshments 🥂

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us for the closing reception of the ArtSciMatch exhibition, curated by Hannah Lichtenstein & Adam Sprague through the B&B Retreat! 🧠🎨

📅 September 3rd
🕞 3:30–5pm
📍 GSU Library North, 2nd Floor Gallery

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are excited to announce this year's Distinguished Lecture Series lineup.

Starting from September, we will have monthly speakers share their brilliant ideas and science with us.

📍Location: 124 PSC
🕙Time: 10am-11am
📅Dates: See image
🔗 Follow our socials for updates

#BNB #DistinguishedLectures

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Aug 13

So proud of our brilliant student researchers who presented their scientific findings at SURS!🧠✨

Big congrats to all the winners and endless thanks to the organizers for making SURS unforgettable! 🙌

➡️ Swipe to see the full list

#GSUSURS #UndergraduateResearch #SummerScholars #BrainsAndBehavior

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Aug 1

Less than one week till SURS 2025.

Our incredible Summer Scholars are putting the final touches on their presentations. Join us in celebrating their achievements—all happening next week!

📍 Georgia State University
📆 August 7th, 2025
🕑 9:00 am

#GSUSURS #SummerScholars2025 #UndergraduateResearch

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jul 18

From thoughtful panelists to passionate students, our Summer Scholars Advanced Degree Panel brought brilliant minds together to share their academic journeys—from neuroscience to clinical research. 🎓🧠

Followed by a networking event, our students built invaluable connections.

#BNB #SummerScholars

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jul 16

Be sure to save the date for the 2025 Summer Undergraduate #ResearchSymposium!

Keynote speaker, Dr. Lisa Armistead, will speak on "Bridging Research and Leadership: A Career Committed to Children, Families, and Change." Let’s celebrate our undergraduate's achievements💡🎓

📅 August 7
🕚 9:00 AM
📍 GSU

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Join us as we showcase the brilliant minds and bold ideas of our undergraduate researchers through posters, presentations, and a keynote by Dean Lisa Armistead, Ph.D. 🙌

🔗 Link in bio to submit & learn more

#SURS2025 #UndergraduateResearch #SummerScholars #ResearchSymposium #AcademicExcellence

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jun 26

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) is happening Thursday, August 7.

Interested in presenting? Submit your title and authors by June 27—we want to see your work on display!

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jun 5

Don’t forget to save the date—August 7th is when it all comes together at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium!

#SummerScholars #ScienceInAction #BrainPower #UndergraduateResearch #BrainsandBehavior

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our summer Summer Scholars Program is off to a great start! With over 6 departments represented, our students are diving into hands-on research inside and outside the lab. Stay tuned to see what they've been up to!

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 30

Impressing an interdisciplinary panel, her talk on the topic of "Learning and Memory Performance of Male and Female Rats Following Gestational Morphine Exposure" earned her this award.

Stay tuned for more updates as we head into summer! ☀️

#MayRecap #Neuroscience #ResearchExcellence #BBRetreat2025

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 30

This month of May was filled with many achievements and well-deserved recognition!

One of the standout moments? Meghan Vogt, B&B Neuroscience Graduate Fellow, took home the Founders' Award for Best Talk at this year's 20th Anniversary B&B Annual Retreat! 🏆

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 27

Join us for an exciting "Poster & Presentation Do's & Don'ts" workshop with Dr. Maria Misiura at the TReNDS Center.

📅 Date: Friday, June 6th, 2025
🕐 Time: 1pm–3:30pm
📍 Location: TReNDS Center, 18th Floor, 55 Park Place

Register now to elevate your conference presentations!

#SummerScholars

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 27

Calling all researchers and presenters!

Are you preparing for summer conferences? Want to make your poster stand out and avoid common presentation mistakes?

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Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · May 19

Happening tomorrow!

Learn how to craft a compelling abstract for #SfN25 in this live webinar and Q&A.

Register now: bit.ly/3F2JKfd

#Neurosky #AcademicChatter

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 19

Did you know…

Brains and Behavior awards 50 graduate fellowships and 20 undergraduate scholarships every year!

Catch our incredible undergraduates showcasing their work at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on August 7th, 2025!

Don’t miss it—SAVE THE DATE!

#SummerResearch #Symposium

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 16

Last Friday, Brains and Behavior proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary—two decades of excellence!

We've provided invaluable support to both graduate and undergraduate students, offering numerous awards each year to recognize and foster achievement.

Stay tuned for more!

#20YearsOfExcellence

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 14

Are you a Brains & Behavior Fellow defending your dissertation soon? Send us a DM or contact us via email with your dissertation flier to advertise your accomplishments here!

#dissertationdefense #brainsandbehavior #bnb #gsu #neuroscienceresearch #NMDAR #neuralmechanisms #academicmilestone

Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 14

His research investigates how sensory processing deficits contribute to psychosis-related psychopathologies, like schizophrenia. Using a visual "oddball" paradigm, Connor explores neuronal response patterns and how excitatory neurotransmission influences perception and adaptation.

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Brains & Behavior @ GSU @bnbgsu.bsky.social · May 14

Please join us for the dissertation defense of Brains and Behavior Neuroscience Fellow Connor Gallimore!

Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 11:30 AM
Place: 25 Park Place, Room 2608

Connor's dissertation is titled: "Patterns of laminar engagement during visual mismatch processing."

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