What does interdisciplinary research look like in practice?  Please join the 2016 Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience and their faculty mentors to learn more about their ongoing research projects and their journeys to connect this research across different laboratories, departments and schools at Columbia.

Speakers:

Are Science Comics Worth a Thousand Words?
Matteo Farinella, 2016 Presidential Scholar
Respondents: Marguerite Holloway (Columbia School of Journalism), Barbara Tversky (Teachers College, Department of Human Development)
 
Around the World in 30 Beats: A Global Survey of Rhythm Representations
Nori Jacoby, 2016 Presidential Scholar
Respondents: Ana Maria Ochoa (Department of Music), Sarah Woolley (Department of Psychology, Zuckerman Institute)
 
Dirty Lines: A Comparative History of Physiology
Lan A. Li, 2016 Presidential Scholar
Respondent: Kathryn Tabb (Department of Philosophy)
 

Moderator:

Pamela Smith, Seth Low Professor of History, Director of the Center for Science and Society, and Chair of Presidential Scholars in Society and Neuroscience

This symposium will be held in the 9th Floor Lecture Hall of the Greene Science Center from 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm, with a reception immediately to follow.

This event is open to members of Columbia University with a valid University ID and their guests only. RSVP required.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.