Topic
Neuroscience
4 posts.
Pedagogical Deep Dive: Teaching the Neurochemical Link Between Epilepsy and Alcohol Withdrawal
Throughout the semester, our units on addiction often focus on systems like the opioid pathway, which is common in medical biochemistry. This year in Neuroscience, I restructured our unit to...
Exploring Robotics as a Model for the Human Nervous System
Today in neuroscience class, I introduced the students to an EV3 robotic input-output system, aiming to draw parallels between robotics and the human nervous system. I set up the robot with three...
Neuroscience Elective
As I dive into teaching a new Neuroscience elective (my first new course in 23 years). I’m filled with a mix of excitement and a touch of imposter syndrome. While I’ve always been fascinated by...
Simulating Parkinson's: Using Electronics to Build Empathy
This lab activity takes students on a unique journey through the world of neuroscience and engineering to explore the complex nature of Parkinson's Disease. Students will simulate the motor...