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This frame from a visualization of brain activity depicts relaxation-linked alpha waves (blue) and alertness-related beta waves (red). (Credit: Pia O’Neill/Salzman lab/Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute)

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News August 17, 2023

Brain Research Apprenticeships for Teens Celebrate 10 Years

The BRAINYAC program at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute has opened pathways to science for nearly 170 high school students

News August 9, 2023

Meet Heiko Schütt

How does this scientist compare Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the human brain? Meet Heiko Schütt, PhD, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Kriegeskorte lab.

News August 2, 2023

Meet Emily Parker

How did a child fascinated by architecture turn to mapping the structure of the brain? Meet Emily Parker, PhD, a postdoctoral research scientist in the Gogos & Peterka labs.

News July 26, 2023

Meet Diana Li

How did a rock concert set a teen on a path to science? Meet Diana Li, PhD, associate director of education and training initiatives.

News July 20, 2023

Columbia Access Neuroscience Opens More Pathways to PhDs

Students, mentors and faculty work to create a more inclusive future for neuroscientists

Tools & Technology July 18, 2023

This Vegetarian Builds Brainy Tools

Meet Graduate Student Elizabeth Brewer, Neurobiology and Behavior Program

Learning & Memory July 14, 2023

This DJ Searches for Memory

Meet Graduate Student Abhishek Shah, Neurobiology and Behavior Program

Learning & Memory July 10, 2023

This Dancer Explores Parenthood's Effects on the Brain

Meet Graduate Student Briana McRae, Neurobiology and Behavior Program

News July 6, 2023

Zuckerman Institute Postdoctoral Seminars Champion Early-Career Scientists

Postdocs foster new connections and collaborations with gatherings and forums to share research

Decision Making July 5, 2023

This Curious Twin Studies Curiosity

Meet Graduate Student Michael Cohanpour, Neurobiology and Behavior Program

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