Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition

The CNBC is the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University’s joint neuroscience research and education program.

Events

Jun
2
Fri
CNBC Postdoc Writing Group
Jun 2 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

CNBC Postdoc Writing Group

Fridays, 2-4pm

Contact: Andrew Gerlach (arg151@pitt.edu)

Location is typically Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/5307316889 (Passcode: 1234)

Description: Two hour block dedicated to writing papers, grants, reviews, etc. We use the Pomodoro system of 25 min blocks with 5 min breaks in between to chitchat.

There’s a group of ~10 people who attend semi-regularly. On any given week, it’s typical to have 3-5 people. It’s used for accountability and setting aside a dedicated chunk of time for writing (although some people use it for analysis or whatever else they may need to focus on). It’s also been helpful in building a postdoc community.

Please reach out to Andrew with any questions!

Jun
7
Wed
Faculty Dialogues: The Neuroscience of Risky Decisions
Jun 7 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Each day we are faced with decisions big and small, and the way we respond can have a profound effect on our health and lives. Join Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, director of CMU’s Neuroscience Institute, and faculty experts as we explore the neuroscience and psychology behind the daily choices we make.
 
The Neuroscience of Risky Decisions
Wednesday, June 7
4 p.m. ET
On Zoom
Register Now

Featuring

Barb Shinn-Cunningham
Barb Shinn-Cunningham
Director, Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute
George A. and Helen Dunham Cowan Professor of Auditory Neuroscience,
Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, and Electrical & Computer Engineering
Julie Downs
Professor, Social and Decision Sciences

Tim Verstynen
Associate Professor of Psychology

To join us, register by June 6. You will have the opportunity to indicate accessibility requirements as you register. A Zoom login link will be sent to you in a confirmation email.

For questions, contact CMUevents@andrew.cmu.edu.

Jun
9
Fri
CNBC Postdoc Writing Group
Jun 9 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

CNBC Postdoc Writing Group

Fridays, 2-4pm

Contact: Andrew Gerlach (arg151@pitt.edu)

Location is typically Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/5307316889 (Passcode: 1234)

Description: Two hour block dedicated to writing papers, grants, reviews, etc. We use the Pomodoro system of 25 min blocks with 5 min breaks in between to chitchat.

There’s a group of ~10 people who attend semi-regularly. On any given week, it’s typical to have 3-5 people. It’s used for accountability and setting aside a dedicated chunk of time for writing (although some people use it for analysis or whatever else they may need to focus on). It’s also been helpful in building a postdoc community.

Please reach out to Andrew with any questions!