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Computational Neuroscience Infographic

  References DiCarlo, J., Fedorenko, E., Fiete, I., Gosh, S., Harnett, M., Jazayeri, M., Kanwisher, N., McDermott, J., Poggio, T., Saxe, R., & Seethapathi, N. (2024, September 12). Computational neuroscience. MIT McGovern Institute. Michael Douglas, A., Vulisa Q, C.,…

Noses Know: The Fragrant Connection to Our Memories

  Imagine walking into a café and being instantly transported back to your childhood—an aroma of freshly baked cookies, a hint of vanilla, and suddenly you’re twelve years old again, standing in your grandmother’s kitchen. This is the power of…

“Quacking the Code” – Rubber Ducks in IT

When asked to think about a rubber duck, the average person would probably envision a yellow toy that kids play with, usually when taking a bath. In the information technology field, however, rubber ducks signify more than just a toy.…

Sharing the Magic of Science Even In the Dark

Every year in March, Georgia Tech hosts Science and Engineering Day in association with the Atlanta Science Festival on campus to provide hands-on science-related activities for all ages in the metro Atlanta area. The entire day is packed with events…

Hues of Education

College classrooms often bear the reputation of being dull and uninspiring. Most of the time, classrooms are just rows and rows of tables, black or gray chairs used for seats, and mono-colored walls. These types of classroom environments contribute to…