Hank Azaria and Dr. Kevin Ochsner, and Moe the Bartender: Simpsons Neuroscience
Oct
4

Hank Azaria and Dr. Kevin Ochsner, and Moe the Bartender: Simpsons Neuroscience

Join six-time Emmy Winner Hank Azaria for a rare opportunity to hear him appear on stage as both his iconic Simpsons character, Moe the Bartender, and as himself. Moe and Hank will be speaking with Columbia University Psychology Professor Dr. Kevin Ochsner about the topic of social neuroscience and specifically what we know about how the brain functions in a social context—be it inside a bar, a church basement or otherwise.

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Jermaine Dupri and Dr. Joycelyn Wilson: Atlanta Culture and the Music That Made It
Sep
20

Jermaine Dupri and Dr. Joycelyn Wilson: Atlanta Culture and the Music That Made It

Atlanta Music Icon Jermaine Dupri sits down with Georgia Tech Culture Scholar Dr. Joycelyn Wilson for a deep dive on how Atlanta grew to become a global cultural phenomenon. Through her work as an ethnographer, Dr. Wilson has been able to trace the cultural forces that have shaped the city's unique identity as the thriving epicenter of Hip Hop and R&B.

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Sing for Science @ the MIT Museum: Horror Movie Science with Ice Nine Kills singer, Spencer Charnas
Sep
18

Sing for Science @ the MIT Museum: Horror Movie Science with Ice Nine Kills singer, Spencer Charnas

Ever wonder why some of us love to be frightened? Join MIT for a special taping of the Top 10 Music Interview podcast, Sing For Science with heavy metal singer Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) and psychologist, Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh. We’ll talk about our favorite horror movies, recreational fear research, monster theory, disgust theory and more!

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