IDEAFEST 2015: The brain & technology
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The brain and technology: who's driving whom?
Three mini talks (7-12 minutes each) on technologies and the brain; videogames that help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; new technologies in autism research; and cell phones and distracted driving. Ask questions and engage with researchers during the demo session in the reception lobby.
Kyle Mathewson, cognitive neuroscientist and UVIC alumn (psychology), professor at University of Alberta, "Driving the brain to and from Distraction"
Kimberly Kerns, UVIC clinical neuropsychologist, "The Caribbean Quest: Harnessing the power of games to improve attention and self-monitoring in children"
Jim Tanaka, UVIC cognitive neuroscientist, "Facing up to autism: New tools for different minds"
Hosted by UVIC's Faculty of Social Sciences
http://www.uvic.ca/ideafest
| Cost: |
Free Event |
Category: |
Everything Else Community Health & Wellness Workshops |
| Location: |
UVic - Human and Social Development Building, Room A240
University of Victoria, Victoria |
This event is for Adults, Teens, Seniors, Singles, Student / College | |
| More Info: |
Anne MacLaurin [email protected] 250 472-4496 Event Website |
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