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The Synapse
The Synapse is a TC student organization dedicated to empowering students to explore the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience. We strive to create an inclusive space for all things neuroscience by hosting educational events, facilitating regular conversations, and fostering community connections. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our events, which are open to individuals from all backgrounds, as we believe that neuroscience should be accessible to everyone.
The Synapse NYC
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Episode 1: Intro to Neuroscience
In this episode, we talk about what neuroscience is, and also, what it isn't. Mahima Golani is in conversation with Dr. Karen Froud, Director of the Neuroscience & Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Episode 2: Intro to the Brain
In our second episode we take a journey into the brain, and talk about the fascinating ways it is constantly interacting with the body. Liri Haram is in conversation with Dr. Anlys Olivera - dedicated researcher, neurology and psychiatry resident, and beloved professor at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Student Projects
Beyond Brain Waves
Spurti Vemuri, Class of 2023
Beyond Brainwaves
Beyond Brainwaves, formerly known as the Brainwaves Podcast, is an exploration of how the environment (both internal and external) might affect the brain and behavior. The host, Spurti, is a neuroscientist and educator with formal training in developmental neurobiology, sleep science, language and cognitive neuroscience, field and wildlife biology, and science communication. Throughout her academic career and personal life, Spurti has been interested in understanding how the brain, behavior, and overall health of individuals and communities are affected by the environment and lifestyle. Her curiosity has led her to work in and learn from various laboratories across the globe, science outreach initiatives, and even the rainforests of Costa Rica. A strong believer in the power of communicating science with honesty and integrity, Spurti has found purpose in making education, and research, more accessible and fun to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Beyond Brainwaves, somewhat of a culmination of Spurti's education and personal experiences, aims to understand how seemingly unrelated variables may contribute to overall brain health and development through conversations with subject matter experts in fields such as neuroscience, biology, anthropology, chemistry, and physics.