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Deep Dives in Cognitive Neuroscience


In this half-semester long assignment students select a real-world topic related to cognitive neuroscience in one of four ‘flavors’ – Pop culture (NeuroPop); cutting edge technology (NeuroEdge); Health (NeuroClinic); and popular myths (NeuroMyths). Students then research the connection between their topic by searching empirical cognitive neuroscience literature and present their findings to the class in an uploaded recorded video (or live presentation in front of the class). In the second phase, students watch each others’ Deep Dives and respond with comments and questions (either a Canvas discussion board or live in person discussions can be used).