Splash Biography
SYLVIA DURIAN, Computational neuroscience PhD student
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Major: Computational Neuroscience College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Sylvia is a PhD student in computational neuroscience at the University of Chicago. She is interested in using mathematical tools to understand how populations of neurons encode information from their inputs to perform computations, such as prediction and learning. She is passionate about inspiring young women in STEM and is excited about engaging young scientists in fun ways. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling to new places. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)S1920: Seeing Isn’t Believing: Optical Illusions & Neuroscience in Droplet Winter 2024 (Feb. 17, 2024)
Have you ever been curious about how optical illusions work? In this class we’ll learn how the eye transmits images to the brain and how quirks in this transfer can lead to optical illusions. Students will get to explore several illusions and learn the neuroscience behind them. Finally, students will learn and experience how the brain adapts to optical distortions by playing cornhole with distortion goggles!
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