Junior Seminars

Marie-Christine Nizzi / Philosophy / mnizzi@fas.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 94z, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m., William James Hall 474 Click here for final syllabus. Gives a more integrative understanding to sense of self using philosophical theories...

Peter Anthony Cariani / Medical School / peter_cariani@meei.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 91z, Mondays 3-5 p.m., William James Hall 6 Click here for syllabus from last year. Syllabus for this year will be similar but not the same. Survey of...

Giorgio Coricelli / University of Trento Mind, Brain, and Behavior S-93 Economists have produced remarkable theories describing how people make decisions, but, until recently, their approach treated the human brain as a "black box." The introduction of...

George Alvarez / Psychology/FAS / alvarez@wjh.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior S-95 Film and television shows often capture the cutting edge of science, and they sometimes even anticipate future scientific advances. In this class, we'll use examples...

Shelley Carson / Psychology, carson@wjh.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 99z, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m., William James Hall 474 Examines human creativity from three perspectives: a) empirical research sources, b) case studies of eminent creative achievers...

Robert S. Stickgold / Medical School / rstickgo@bidmc.harvard.edu and Erin Wamsley / Medical School / ewamsley@bidmc.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 93 (formerly Psychology 987f), Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. (first meeting September 7th), William James Hall...

Irene Pepperberg / Psychology / impepper@media.mit.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 97a, Tuesdays 3-5 p.m., William James Hall 422 Click here for draft syllabus. Humans have a long, conflicting history judging nonhuman cognitive abilities, particularly for...

David Melcher / University of Trento & Francesca Bacci / Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto) *Mind, Brain, and Behavior S-91 The ability to create and appreciate artworks is one of the unique hallmarks of the human brain. This...

Gene M. Heyman / Medical School / gheyman@fas.harvard.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 95, Thursdays 4-6 p.m., Barker Center 024 (McFadden Room) Seeks a comprehensive understanding of addiction and why it has been such a contentious topic. Readings and...

Irene Pepperberg / Psychology / impepper@media.mit.edu *Mind, Brain, and Behavior 97a, Tuesdays 3-5 p.m., William James Hall 422 Click here for draft syllabus. Humans have a long, conflicting history judging nonhuman cognitive abilities, particularly for...