Science in the City: Science of the Living Dead

October 22, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Science of the Living Dead: Using neuroscience approaches to understand the zombie plague

The emerging zombie plague has resulted in thousands of mindless, ravenous undead wandering Seattle. From our defensible stronghold here at PacSci, how can we use neuroscience approaches to learn about the zombie disease and what parts of the brain it affects? We’ll learn about different ways of measuring the brain and interpreting what we find, and how what we discover could help lead to cures.

Suitable for ages 12+.

Tickets

  • Members: Free
  • General Public: $5

Schedule

  • Doors: 6 p.m.
  • Talk: 6:30 p.m.

About the speaker

Kaitlyn Casimo

Kaitlyn Casimo

Kaitlyn Casimo (she/ her) created and leads the Education & Engagement Program at the Allen Institute. The program uses the Allen Institute’s open science resources and cutting-edge research to engage with educational, scientific, and public communities. As part of this work, she is the PI on an NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education award (#2236366) and an NIH/NINDS U24 dissemination award (U24NS133077).

In addition to her own work in science education and communication, she also trains and coaches scientists in effective science communication informed by theater approaches. She received her BA in neuroscience with minors in psychology and theater from Pomona College; PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, where she also received certificates in neural computation and engineering, and in science, technology, and society studies; and MEd in instructional design from Western Governors University. Outside of her work, she plays tennis and lives for all things theater