April 2024
From Plankton to Planets: Science Poems and Possibilities
Dr. Anna Wexler, Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania.
In the rapidly advancing field of neurotechnology, cutting-edge innovations such as brain-computer interfaces, neural recording devices, and brain stimulation products are revolutionizing the way we understand, interact with, and manipulate the human brain. These technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for medical breakthroughs but also introduce critical ethical challenges. This talk will dive deep into the world of neurotechnologies, exploring their potential as well as the ethical quandaries they pose regarding neural privacy, cognitive enhancement, and post-trial obligations for neural implants.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heartbreak Coffee, 265 North Lamar Blvd, Oxford
And via Zoom
March 2024
From Plankton to Planets: Science Poems and Possibilities
Dr. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Author and UM professor in English and creative writing, University of Mississippi.
Please join New York Times bestselling author and University of Mississippi Professor of English and Creative Writing, Aimee Nezhukumatathil for a casual chat about using science in poems and essays and for a writing prompt for all ages. Bring a notebook and a pen!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heartbreak Coffee, 265 North Lamar Blvd, Oxford
And via Zoom
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