Photograph of two female scientists in lab coats looking at an experiment
Meet Today’s Women in Neuroscience
Get to know of some of today’s female neuroscientists and learn more about their life’s work.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
People Behind the Science: Bruce Carlson
The scientist discusses his shocking research with electric fish.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 34 min
People Behind the Science: Erik Herzog
The researcher discusses biological clocks and inspiring times in this podcast from People Behind the Science.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 34 min
People Behind the Science: Julie Brefczynski-Lewis
The neuroscientist and professor discusses finding calm in the world of stress research.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 32 min
People Behind the Science: Peggy Mason
The professor discusses the neuroscience of social behaviors and science outreach in this podcast from People Behind the Science.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 37 min
People Behind the Science: Larry Squire
The neuroscientist and professor discusses his work on memory in this podcast from People Behind the Science.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 30 min
People Behind the Science: Nick Spitzer
The neuroscientist and inaugural editor-in-chief of BrainFacts.org discusses his life and work in this podcast from People Behind the Science.
  • People Behind the Science
  • 37 min
Bernice Grafstein: Advancing the Field and the Next Generation
The neuroscientist discusses her pioneering research and her commitment to helping women in science succeed.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
The Joys of Science: The Challenges of a Neuroscience Career
In the second installment of The Joys of Science video series, neuroscientists discuss some of the difficulties they face in the field.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Conversations with Women in Neuroscience
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, revisit some our favorite conversations with the scientists who are making big contributions to the study of the brain.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
The Joys of Science: Why Become a Neuroscientist
In the first installment of The Joys of Science video series, neuroscientists discuss what they love most about the field.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
  • 4 min
Yasmin Hurd: Marijuana and the Young Brain
A neuroscientist reveals the surprising — and far-reaching — effects of marijuana on the developing brain.
  • BrainFacts/SfN
Ask a Scientist: How Did You Become a Scientist?

This video from the National Eye Institute features Chris Thomas answering children's questions about how you can become a scientist and the variety of jobs they do.

  • National Eye Institute

3D Brain

An interactive brain map that you can rotate in a three-dimensional space.
Interact with the Brain
FOUNDING PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Some pages on this website provide links that require Adobe Reader to view.

Copyright © Society for Neuroscience