Learning & the Brain
San Francisco, CA
Friday, February 15, 2019 - Sunday, February 17, 2019
The importance of empathy in the classroom and student
development has become more recognized in recent years. However, researchers at
Indiana University have found that empathy in American college students has
been in decline over the past few decades, with the biggest declines
corresponding to the rise in social media, narcissism, bullying, and social
isolation. Fortunately, researchers in the cognitive and social sciences are
findings ways to reduce conflict, bullying, and bad behavior, as well as ways to
train positive emotions (such as empathy, compassion, self-compassion,
kindness, gratitude, cooperation, hope, and altruism) in children. Join Learning
& the Brain in San Francisco this February to explore the “Science of Human
Goodness” and how empathy, compassion, and kindness are hardwired in the brain
and are essential for human survival. Learn how to cultivate empathy and
compassion in your students; discover how to reduce bullying and suspensions;
and examine new ways to strengthen compassion, cooperation, collaboration, and
achievement in children and teens.
European Brain Council
Brussels
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
One of EBC’s annual activities is to hold an outreach event for
Members of the European Parliament and the general public during the
Brain Awareness Week. This year we focus on “Mood and Food: Exploring the gut-brain connection”. Join us in the European Parliament in Brussels (JAN 3Q Brasserie) on the 6th of March from 18:00 to 20:00. This event will focus on the connection
between mood and food, exploring the relationship between what you eat
and how it can affect your mood and daily function. Held as a
reception this year, the event will combine food, informal presentations
and discussion with experts in this growing field of research.
The Dana Foundation
Worldwide
Monday, March 11, 2019 - Sunday, March 17, 2019
Every March, Brain Awareness Week unites the efforts of partner organizations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. Activities are limited only by the organizers’ imaginations and include open days at neuroscience labs; exhibitions about the brain; lectures on brain-related topics; social media campaigns; displays at libraries and community centers; classroom workshops; and more.
The New York Academy of Sciences
New York, NY
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
This
event will explore recent developments in our knowledge of the biological
processes driving repeat expansion diseases, as well as strategies for
effective therapeutic intervention, and barriers to drug discovery.
IBRO
Daegu, Korea
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The meeting of the International Brain Research Organization will be in Korea in 2019. The IBRO World
Congress has been held every four years since 1982, and it is one of the most
prominent international scientific congresses of its kind expected to be
attended by over 4,000 neuroscientists from around the world. IBRO aims to
promote neuroscience research and communication among researchers globally and
provide educational support for young investigators from developing countries. Open Applications -- Young Investigator Training Programme - deadline 30 January;
IBRO Travel Grants - Application deadline: 8 February; Side Meetings/Workshops - deadline: 28 February; Exhibitor Application - deadline: 28 February; FENS Travel Grants for FENS members - deadline: 1 March; SfN Travel Grants for SfN members - deadline: 11 March; Early Bird Registration - deadline: 14 April; Abstract Submission - deadline: 14 April; Sponsorship Opportunities - deadline: 31 May; Satellite Meetings - open deadline, subject to availability
