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Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Cog Lunch

Hierarchical computation in auditory cortex

4:00pm to 5:00pm
Speaker(s)
Alex Kell, McDermott Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkHierarchical computation in auditory cortex05/03/2016 4:00 pm05/03/2016 5:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, McGovern Seminar Room 46-3189, Cambridge MA
May
Tue
3
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Thesis Defense

Expansion Microscopy: Improved Resolution Through Uniform Specimen Swelling

8:15pm to 9:15pm
Speaker(s)
Paul Tillberg
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkExpansion Microscopy: Improved Resolution Through Uniform Specimen Swelling05/03/2016 8:15 pm05/03/2016 9:15 pm36-156
May
Thu
5
Thesis Defense

The neural and psychophysical bases of memorability

4:00pm to 6:00pm
Speaker(s)
Wilma Bainbridge, Oliva Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkThe neural and psychophysical bases of memorability05/05/2016 4:00 pm05/05/2016 6:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, Picower Seminar Room 46-3310, Cambridge MA
May
Thu
5
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
MIT Colloquium on the Brain and Cognition

The architecture of face processing

8:00pm to 9:00pm
Speaker(s)
Doris Tsao, PhD
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkThe architecture of face processing05/05/2016 8:00 pm05/05/2016 9:00 pm46-3002 Singleton Auditorium
May
Fri
6
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Thesis Defense

Cognitive and communicative pressures in natural language

5:00pm to 7:00pm
Speaker(s)
Kyle Mahowald, Gibson Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkCognitive and communicative pressures in natural language05/06/2016 5:00 pm05/06/2016 7:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, McGovern Seminar Room 46-3189, Cambridge MA
May
Fri
6
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Special Event

BCS Sophomore Welcome

7:15pm to 8:15pm
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkBCS Sophomore Welcome05/06/2016 7:15 pm05/06/2016 8:15 pmMIBR seminar room 46-3189
May
Mon
9
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Symposium

McGovern Institute Spring 2016 Symposium Computations: from Synapses to Systems

4:00am
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkMcGovern Institute Spring 2016 Symposium Computations: from Synapses to Systems05/09/2016 4:00 am05/09/2016 4:00 amSingleton Auditorium 46-3002
May
Mon
9
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Seminar

The Cognitive Underpinnings of Cooperation

2:00pm to 3:00pm
Speaker(s)
David Rand, PhD
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkThe Cognitive Underpinnings of Cooperation 05/09/2016 2:00 pm05/09/2016 3:00 pm46-6011 Simons Conference Room
May
Tue
10
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Cog Lunch

Finding a neural basis for the social difficulties in Autism

4:00pm to 5:00pm
Speaker(s)
Dorit Kliemann, Ph.D., Saxe Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkFinding a neural basis for the social difficulties in Autism05/10/2016 4:00 pm05/10/2016 5:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, McGovern Seminar Room 46-3189, Cambridge MA
May
Tue
10
The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
Seminar

Aging Brain Seminar - Dr. David Bennett

8:00pm to 9:30pm
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkAging Brain Seminar - Dr. David Bennett05/10/2016 8:00 pm05/10/2016 9:30 pm
May
Wed
11
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Thesis Defense

Cell-type specific contributions to Rett Syndrome: neuronal and astrocytic signaling and sensory processing

2:00pm to 4:00pm
Speaker(s)
Rodrigo Garcia, Sur Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkCell-type specific contributions to Rett Syndrome: neuronal and astrocytic signaling and sensory processing05/11/2016 2:00 pm05/11/2016 4:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, McGovern Seminar Room 46-3189, Cambridge MA
May
Wed
11
Thesis Defense

Wandering minds, restless brains and mindful thinking: A network-based perspective

6:00pm to 8:00pm
Speaker(s)
Joseph Keller, Gabrieli Lab
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkWandering minds, restless brains and mindful thinking: A network-based perspective05/11/2016 6:00 pm05/11/2016 8:00 pmBrain and Cognitive Sciences Complex, 43 Vassar Street, McGovern Seminar Room 46-3189, Cambridge MA
May
Wed
11
Simons Center for the Social Brain
Seminar

SCSB Colloquium Series - Maiken Nedergaard: Ionostatic control of the sleep-wake cycle

8:00pm to 9:30pm
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkSCSB Colloquium Series - Maiken Nedergaard: Ionostatic control of the sleep-wake cycle05/11/2016 8:00 pm05/11/2016 9:30 pm46-3002 Singleton Auditorium
May
Thu
12
Federal Holidays, MIT Academic Schedule

Last day of classes

4:00am
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkLast day of classes05/12/2016 4:00 am05/12/2016 4:00 am
May
Thu
12
The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
Symposium

Picower 2016 Spring Symposium

4:00am
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkPicower 2016 Spring Symposium05/12/2016 4:00 am05/12/2016 4:00 am
May
Mon
16
Federal Holidays, MIT Academic Schedule

Final exams

4:00am to 4:00am
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkFinal exams05/16/2016 4:00 am05/20/2016 4:00 am
May
Wed
18
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Special Seminar

Neuronal Underpinnings of Social Interactions

2:00pm to 3:00pm
Speaker(s)
Keren Haroush, PhD
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkNeuronal Underpinnings of Social Interactions05/18/2016 2:00 pm05/18/2016 3:00 pmMcGovern Seminar Room, #46-3189
May
Tue
24
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Seminar

Stanley Center & Poitras Center Joint Translational Neuroscience Seminar

7:00pm to 8:00pm
Speaker(s)
Stewart Anderson, MD
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkStanley Center & Poitras Center Joint Translational Neuroscience Seminar05/24/2016 7:00 pm05/24/2016 8:00 pm46-3002 Singleton Auditorium
May
Wed
25
Simons Center for the Social Brain
Seminar

SCSB Colloquium Series - David Amaral: The Pursuit of Neurophenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

8:00pm to 9:30pm
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkSCSB Colloquium Series - David Amaral: The Pursuit of Neurophenotypes in Autism Spectrum Disorder05/25/2016 8:00 pm05/25/2016 9:30 pm46-3002 Singleton Auditorium
May
Thu
26
The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
Plastic Lunch

Picower Plastic Lunch Series: Flavell & Nedivi Lab

4:00pm to 5:00pm
Add to CalendarAmerica/New_YorkPicower Plastic Lunch Series: Flavell & Nedivi Lab05/26/2016 4:00 pm05/26/2016 5:00 pm
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