Franklin Institute Event 2022

We were invited by The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, one of the most celebrated science museums in the US, to help kick off the first session of a new program called "Science Matters: Conversation Lab", on November 9, 2022. These sessions offer an opportunity for members of the public to engage in an informal dialogue with noteworthy experts to promote two-way communication and mutual learning about scientific issues that have social impacts.

November’s inaugural Conversation Lab focused on the topic of brain stimulation for cognitive enhancement. The evening event opened with an introduction by The Franklin Institute’s Chief Bioscientist Jayatri Das, PhD, and led into a presentation by Roy Hamilton, MD, MS, who gave an overview of ways modulation is being applied to enhance human cognition. The talk was followed by engaging exercises focused on considering real-world opportunities and challenges, included some personal reflections and thoughts from the audience, and group conversations with scientists leading research in the field that attended the event.

There was a great turnout for this evening event, by both the public and many brainSTIM associated faculty that attended as well. The combination of the public with scientists working in the field made for a lively discussion and stimulated great conversation in the community about the use of neurostimulation.