Lecture #2 - MEMORY: Stories and the Science of How We Remember - Prof. Buddhika Bellana
As humans, we have the ability to hold onto past experiences. Cognitive psychologists call this ability episodic memory. How does episodic memory work? How can we study it? In this talk, Professor Buddhika Bellana will give a brief introduction into the science of episodic memory. He will also share some of the recent research from his lab that uses stories — the kind we often read for pleasure — to gain insights into how human memory works
About Prof. Buddhika Bellana
Buddhika Bellana, PhD is an Associate Professor of Science at Glendon College and a cognitive neuroscientist exploring how humans remember, think, and derive meaning from narratives and experiences. Using behavioural and neurocognitive approaches, he maps the neural networks underlying episodic memory and spontaneous thought. He earned his PhD from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Toronto. Fluent in both English and French, Prof. Bellana actively engages in graduate supervision, mentorship, and collaborative research at the forefront of cognitive science. To learn more about his work, visit www.bellanalab.com.
Individual Lecture Admission Price:
- General Admission: $35 Online, $40 at the Door
- Under 30 Rate: $15 (with proof of ID at the door)
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