Curious about neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and grad school? Get your curiosity satisfied with this podcast series, which follows the exciting neuroengineering research going on at the University of Washington, and interviews the students and researchers who make this work possible. Each podcast, we’ll interview people who are in the neuroengineering space, dive deep into their research, and hear about their experiences.
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Distinguished professor Dr. Ione Fine shares her inspiring career journey, groundbreaking neuroplasticity research, and practical advice for success in science and sight recovery technologies.
2 Apr 2024
Neural Network: Kevan Kidder
In this episode, we get to know Dr. Kevan Kidder, PhD, about his research in neurodegenerative diseases and aging. Not only was his academic journey uncovered, but interesting topics like fundamentals of consciousness, and the importance of having a mentor through research were detailed in the interview.
12 Jan 2024
Neural Network: Stefan Mihalas
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Stefan Mihalas, PhD, about his Neural Network research and his journey. Dr. Stefan Mihalas goes in-depth about his interdisciplinary background. As interesting as these topics are, he ultimately emphasizes the importance of things outside of research, such as collaboration. Make sure to listen to this insightful intervew!
Reach out to Dr. Stefan Mihalas:
stefanm@alleninstitute.org
3 Dec 2023
The Engineering of the neuropixel
Sid and Leanne interview the guest for this episode, Nick Steinmetz, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Washington. He explains his lab's influential research and uncovers his journey to becoming a successful researcher in the field of neuroscience.
https://www.steinmetzlab.net/
https://sites.uw.edu/biostr/people/faculty/nick-steinmetz/
17 May 2022
Interview with Pierre Karashchuk
In this episode, we chat with Pierre Karashchuk, a PhD student in Neuroscience here at UW, and also the Chief Science Officer at Evolution Devices ( evolutiondevices.com/ (http://evolutiondevices.com/) ). We learn about his current work in proprioception of walking in fruit flies, and how he and his partners launched their successful startup.
17 May 2022
Interview with Katherine Pratt
In this episode, we talk to Katherine Pratt, a Program Manager at Microsoft. Katherine's career has taken her through many different sectors, including Government, Graduate School, and the Air Force. We discuss her past work during her PhD at the University of Washington, her current work, and her thoughts on privacy, ethics and policy in relation to Brain Computer Interfaces.
24 Jan 2022
Interview with Grad Students - Getting into Grad School
In this episode, we talk to a panelist of graduate students spanning multiple disciplines of neurotechnology to learn more about the process of applying to graduate school and deciding on a program. Our interviewee's include Devon Griggs, an electrical engineering PhD student, Pavi Rajeswaran, a bioengineering PhD student, and Asad Beck, a neuroscience PhD student.
15 Nov 2021
Interview with Gabrielle Strandquist
In this episode, we chat with Gabrielle Strandquist (Ellie for short). Ellie is a first-generation PhD student in computer science here at UW, with a non-traditional path to PhD. Ellie works with Dr.'s Bing Brunton and Rajesh Rao on machine learning solutions to analyze neural activity during everyday human behaviors.
24 Sept 2021
Interview with Tim Brown
In this episode, we chat with Prof. Tim Brown, a new professor at the University of Washington. Prof. Brown is a leading researcher in neuroethics, an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience. We talk to Prof. Brown about his concerns for the future of neurotechnology, and his path to becoming a professor in this space.
24 Sept 2021
Interview with Usman Khan
In this episode, we chat with Usman Khan, an undergraduate working in the Sensor Systems Lab under Dr. Joshua R. Smith. Listen to learn more about how Usman got involved in research, and his motivations for a career in neurotechnology.
24 Sept 2021
Interview with 2021 CNT Hackathon Winners
In this episode, we chat with the 2021 Center for Neurotechnology Hackathon winners about their Hackathon project and interests in neurotechnology. Learn about the thrilling 48 hour hack, and how this team took the gold.
24 Sept 2021
Interview with Courtnie Paschall
In this episode, we chat with Courtnie Paschall about her research and road to grad school. Courtnie is an MD/PhD student working with Rajesh Rao and Jeffery Ojemann at the University of Washington, and is also the current President of the Center for Neurotechnology Student Leadership Council.
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