The Psychological Science and Neuroscience Programs at Belmont hosted numerous events to celebrate Brain Awareness Week (BAW) March 14 – 18. BAW is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March, the campaign unites efforts of partner organizations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages.
The week’s events included Dr. Jeffrey Schall, Vanderbilt University, who spoke about his experience as a neuroscientist and how he works with law enforcement. A movie night was held where Awakenings was shown and Dr. Giordano, professor of psychological sciences, answered questions about the movie and clinical psychology.
Dr. Lori McGrew, professor of neuroscience, presented “Structures and Functions of Your Brain” where students dissected sheep brains to understand how the brain looks and functions. An addiction recovery panel featured a pharmacist and a group of individuals who described their experiences with addiction. The week ended with lawyer Blake Gilbert’s presentation on how the brain and psychology are considered under the law.
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Dr. Lori McGrew, professor of neuroscience, visited the encore class at Glenview Elementary School in Nashville on Monday, March 7. Because the students have been studying neuroscience, McGrew attended the class and brought sheep brains for students to dissect.
Associate Dean of Nursing and Professor Dr. Martha Buckner said, “This is an amazing accomplishment for these students and Belmont’s program. It gives a clear indication of the quality and rigor of our program, and I could not be more proud of our students and their success. I am especially grateful to Dr. Leslie Higgins, director of Belmont’s Graduate Studies in Nursing, whose leadership of the program for the past 18 years has helped us achieve significant growth and outstanding quality within our graduate nursing programs.”
“As a community of faith we must not become desensitized to the pain of our neighbors, across the street or across the world. By pausing to acknowledge events like those in Brussels this week, we come to understand more fully the brokenness of the world and the hope that only God can provide,” Ridings said.
