Me and a giant brain!
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PITCHWhat defines humanity, what sets us apart from all other species that inhabit this planet, is our brain. But why is it that most of us still know so little about the brain?
Do you know what a neuron is? Maybe. Or maybe not, and that’s fine too. Do you know what it looks like? How it works? How it transmits signals to other neurons, the vital instructions that are responsible for everything that humans are capable of? My project will provide a tangible and interactive answer for all of these questions. Using neuroscience research from some of the countries top universities, I aim to create a 3D model of a neural circuit, (two neurons, the junction between them, a stimulus, and where synapsing happens) with an LED display to teach others about neurotransmission, but also what can happen when this process goes wrong. Don’t waste your time with something mundane, choose to learn more about your brain, in a way that my model can explain! |
About Me!
I am Anna Erskine, a member of the class of 2023 at Severn School, and an avid lover of learning. I can recall watching brain games, the popular Netflix show, as a child and immediately becoming fascinated with the organ that sits right behind our skull. This lead to further reading, mostly about psychology, as I grew older, and the possibility of studying neuroscience in college became a serious consideration. Even though I was familiar with psychology from the books I read, the word "neuroscience" felt like it was something that I could only begin to grasp once I had graduated high school, which was completely untrue. It seemed intimidating trying to learn about the biological structures that make up the brain my own. This is why I am pursuing a neuroscience project. I want to make this field more accessible to those who wish to learn about some of its biological components but aren't sure how to begin. Understanding how our brain transmits signals and how the building blocks of the nervous system (neurons) function is a great way to start.
Some of my current brain read recommendations include Subliminal by Leonard Mlodinow, Tides of Mind by David Gelernter, and The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. I highly suggest checking out any of these books if you want to learn more about the unconscious and subconscious mind, or how our brain adapts to our life experiences.
Thank you for checking out my page!
Some of my current brain read recommendations include Subliminal by Leonard Mlodinow, Tides of Mind by David Gelernter, and The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. I highly suggest checking out any of these books if you want to learn more about the unconscious and subconscious mind, or how our brain adapts to our life experiences.
Thank you for checking out my page!