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A Lesson in Computational Modeling
Yvonne Gay
“Computational modeling is the future of neuroscience!” raves Rochelle van der Merwe ’21. So when she had the chance to participate in a Carney Center for Computational Brain Science computational modeling workshop at Brown University, she took full advantage of the opportunity.
Pandemic Impact Award Helps Zoe Swann ’19 Continue Research on StartReact Effect
Yvonne Gay
After graduating from Oberlin College with high honors in neuroscience and a concentration in linguistics, Zoe Swann ’19 immediately embarked on a PhD program at Arizona State University (ASU), where she began writing a literature review, and started developing a dissertation proposal. Then COVID-19 struck. It brought her research to a screeching halt until her lab was granted a $1,500 Pandemic Impact Award to support research expenses.
Student Pair Creates Science Education Initiative for Kids
Hillary Hempstead
Fourth-year Victoria Fisher and third-year Becca Fenselau cofounded an initiative that offers STEM videos for young learners.
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
Sage Aronson ’12 Develops Nasal Swab to Screen for COVID-19
Amanda Nagy
A collaborative effort addresses a critical supply shortage.
Departments Across Campus Donate Personal Protective Equipment to Local Health Care Workers
Amanda Nagy
Student Health Services and science lab staff dip into their inventory of masks, gloves, and other supplies.
Exploring Gap Year Options Before Medical School: Joy Udoh ’19
Jaimie Yue ’22
A neuroscience major, Joy Udoh ’19 is working as a patient care coordinator and gaining experience in different specialties.
Oberlin Students Engage in Experiential Learning at Sea
Erin Ulrich ’18
Through Sea Education Association (SEA) programs, Oberlin students learn in a new classroom: the ocean.
Discovering a Path in Health Care: Maya Zeemont ’16
Andrea Wang ’19
Neuroscience graduate Maya Zeemont ’16 will be attending the Yale School of Nursing this fall.
EEG and the Cognitive Sciences
Yvonne Gay
Electroencephalogram is used in a variety of ways in the cognitive sciences to examine the structures and processes that underlie a creature’s ability to think and reason.