March 29–April 1 | 2025
CNS 2025 | Workshops, Socials & Special Events
Workshop - Platforms, paradigms, and pipelines for characterizing multisensory development in children
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom
03/29/2025 12:00 PM
03/29/2025 1:00 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Platforms, paradigms, and pipelines for characterizing multisensory development in children
Grand BallroomThis workshop presents and discusses how our international consortium devised platforms, paradigms, and pipelines for studying multisensory development longitudinally in children in naturalistic settings. We describe elements and innovations in environment control and signal processing for transitioning from lab-based, static paradigms to immersive, dynamic paradigms linking behaviour, neurophysiology, and movement-tracking. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Mark Wallace, Vanderbilt University
Speakers: Mark Wallace, Vanderbilt University; Micah Murray, University Hospital and University of Lausanne; David Lewkowicz, Yale; David Tovar, Vanderbilt and Dr. Marcus Watson from Vanderbilt University.
This workshop presents and discusses how our international consortium devised platforms, paradigms, and pipelines for studying multisensory development longitudinally in children in naturalistic settings. We describe elements and innovations in environment control and signal processing for transitioning from lab-based, static paradigms to immersive, dynamic paradigms linking behaviour, neurophysiology, and movement-tracking.
Workshop - Communicating Cognitive Neuroscience Concepts for Maximum Impact
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom
03/29/2025 12:00 PM
03/29/2025 1:00 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Communicating Cognitive Neuroscience Concepts for Maximum Impact
Independence BallroomThe goal of this workshop is to educate attendees about how to communicate cognitive neuroscience to impact real world issues. Panelists will describe effective techniques for science writing, communication via podcasts, radio, and television, engaging with the legal community, and using the power of narrative to engage and educate the public while remaining faithful to the science. Presentations will be followed by open Q&A from audience members. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Charan Ranganath, Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis.
Speakers: Charan Ranganath, Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology, and Director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California, Davis; Paula Croxson, President of Stellate Communications; Ayanna Kim Thomas, Department of Psychology and Dean of Research for the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University.
The goal of this workshop is to educate attendees about how to communicate cognitive neuroscience to impact real world issues. Panelists will describe effective techniques for science writing, communication via podcasts, radio, and television, engaging with the legal community, and using the power of narrative to engage and educate the public while remaining faithful to the science. Presentations will be followed by open Q&A from audience members.
Social - CNS 2025 Welcome Reception
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom Foyer
03/29/2025 6:00 PM
03/29/2025 7:00 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Welcome Reception
Grand Ballroom Foyer The Opening Reception is always a highlight at CNS! Don't miss out — it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, as well as meet new people and broaden your academic network. Join us as we kick off the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar !
The Opening Reception is always a highlight at CNS! Don't miss out — it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, as well as meet new people and broaden your academic network. Join us as we kick off the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar (Have a free drink on us when you use your drink ticket!)
Workshop - Integrating biosensors with XR: capturing brain and behavioural data in naturalistic settings
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom
03/30/2025 12:15 PM
03/30/2025 1:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Integrating biosensors with XR: capturing brain and behavioural data in naturalistic settings
Grand BallroomExtended reality (XR) and mobile biosensors (e.g., EEG, fNIRS) enable researchers to capture real-world behaviour and brain activity, but synchronizing these data streams remains challenging. This workshop will demonstrate practical methods to seamlessly integrate these technologies, overcome technical barriers, and open new avenues for neuroscience and psychology research. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy, Silico Labs
Speaker: Kyla Alsbury-Nealy & Benjamin Alsbury-Nealy, Silico Labs
Extended reality (XR) and mobile biosensors (e.g., EEG, fNIRS) enable researchers to capture real-world behaviour and brain activity, but synchronizing these data streams remains challenging. This workshop will demonstrate practical methods to seamlessly integrate these technologies, overcome technical barriers, and open new avenues for neuroscience and psychology research.
Social - Pavlov's Dogz
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 8:00 - 11:00 pm (EDT), Cantab Lounge Underground located at 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
03/30/2025 8:00 PM
03/30/2025 9:00 PM
America/New_York
Pavlov's Dogz
Cantab Lounge Underground, 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Pavlov's Dogz is a roaming band of neuroscientist-musicians that will rock your brain. Join us at the Cantab Lounge Underground located at 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Pavlov's Dogz is a roaming band of neuroscientist-musicians that will rock your brain.
Workshop - Interactive career development workshop
Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom
03/31/2025 12:15 PM
03/31/2025 1:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Interactive career development workshop
Grand BallroomIn this interactive workshop I will cover careers for cognitive neuroscientists, both in industry and academia. Before the workshop I will ask registrants to send in resumes. During the session, and in on-site office hours during the conference, I will cover resume building, professional portfolio development, and networking. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Bradley Voytek, UC San Diego
In this interactive workshop I will cover careers for cognitive neuroscientists, both in industry and academia. Before the workshop I will ask registrants to send in resumes. During the session, and in on-site office hours during the conference, I will cover resume building, professional portfolio development, and networking.
Workshop - Navigating this challenging time
Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom
03/31/2025 12:15 PM
03/31/2025 1:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Navigating this challenging time
Independence BallroomIt goes without saying that the scientific community is facing a very difficult and uncertain time. In view of the rapid pace at which new challenges are cropping up, we have decided to pivot away from the initially planned focus of this workshop in order to address the current situation. The goal of this discussion is to explore the positive strategies and activities that we can implement, as a society, to support one another. To this end, we want to hear about your experiences over the last few months and your thoughts about the ways you would like to see the society supporting you and the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists. At the meeting, we will be sharing a platform that allows for anonymous sharing of ideas that we will use to generate fruitful discussion, led by the panelists, at this workshop. We encourage attendees of all career levels to contribute and attend.Please add your thoughts to the platform here.. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Audrey Duarte and Brad Postle, co-Chairs of CNS DEI Committee
Speakers: Audrey Duarte, UT Austin; Brad Postle, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Taraz Lee, Ph.D., University of Michigan; Amy Proskovec, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Preston Thakral, Smith College.
It goes without saying that the scientific community is facing a very difficult and uncertain time. In view of the rapid pace at which new challenges are cropping up, we have decided to pivot away from the initially planned focus of this workshop in order to address the current situation. The goal of this discussion is to explore the positive strategies and activities that we can implement, as a society, to support one another. To this end, we want to hear about your experiences over the last few months and your thoughts about the ways you would like to see the society supporting you and the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists. At the meeting, we will be sharing a platform that allows for anonymous sharing of ideas that we will use to generate fruitful discussion, led by the panelists, at this workshop. We encourage attendees of all career levels to contribute and attend.
Please add your thoughts to the platform here.
CNSTA - Trainee Professional Career Panel
Monday, March 31, 2025, 5:45 - 7:15 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom
03/31/2025 5:45 PM
03/31/2025 7:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | CNSTA - Trainee Professional Career Panel
Independence BallroomSpeakers: Meriam Good, President/CEO, Mind Science Foundation; James Antony, Assistant Professor, Cal Poly; Henrietta Howells, Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience; Gordon Kraft-Todd, Partner Ker-twang. Join our expert panel as they share their journeys beyond the traditional academic path. They will discuss career trajectories, challenges, and insights followed by an open Q&A!
Chairs: Sophie Allen, Yale University & Christian Cazares, UCSD.
Speakers: Meriam Good, President/CEO, Mind Science Foundation; James Antony, Assistant Professor, Cal Poly; Henrietta Howells, Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience; Gordon Kraft-Todd, Partner
Ker-twang.
Join our expert panel as they share their journeys beyond the traditional academic path. They will discuss career trajectories, challenges, and insights followed by an open Q&A!
Please submit any questions you have for these panelists at this link: https://forms.gle/Evvr51rny1jAZ7K18.
Social - CNS Trainee Association Student Social Night
Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 - 10:00 pm (EDT), Cornwall's Tavern, located 644 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215
03/31/2025 7:30 PM
03/31/2025 10:00 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Social - CNS Trainee Association Student Social Night
644 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215Join us immediately after the panel for a trainee social at Cornwall’s–a pub in the famed Fenway area. Trainees will walk over as a group and will have access to a selection of free food, pool tables, and drinks (not included). Cornwall's Tavern, located 644 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215
Join us immediately after the panel for a trainee social at Cornwall’s–a pub in the famed Fenway area. Trainees will walk over as a group and will have access to a selection of free food, pool tables, and drinks (not included).
Workshop - Wearable Sensor solutions for integrated mobile EEG/EXG, motion capture & eye tracking in the real and virtual worlds
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom
04/1/2025 12:15 PM
04/1/2025 1:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Wearable Sensor solutions for integrated mobile EEG/EXG, motion capture & eye tracking in the real and virtual worlds
Grand BallroomThis workshop will explore mobile and wearable solutions for cognitive neuroscience research geared toward real-world and VR environments. Presentations will include dry and mobile EEG, fNIR, physiological monitoring, as well as approaches for multi-modal signal synchronization. Time will be allotted for interactive demonstration of these sensors and their enabling platforms. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair and Speaker: Ryan Hanson, Wearable Sensing
This workshop will explore mobile and wearable solutions for cognitive neuroscience research geared toward real-world and VR environments. Presentations will include dry and mobile EEG, fNIR, physiological monitoring, as well as approaches for multi-modal signal synchronization. Time will be allotted for interactive demonstration of these sensors and their enabling platforms.
Workshop - Opportunities for education, research, and innovation partnerships with Europe
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom
04/1/2025 12:15 PM
04/1/2025 1:15 PM
America/New_York
CNS 2025 | Workshop - Opportunities for education, research, and innovation partnerships with Europe
Independence BallroomBringing together a panel including EIT Health, Swissnex, Ontario Brain Institute, Greenberg-Traurig, and The Sense, this workshop overviews international funding, training, and career opportunities and the benefits of international collaboration for catalyzing both the federation of applied, basic, and clinical research as well as the discovery-to-innovation lifecycle. This Workshop will be held in person at the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel located at 139 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199.
Chair: Micah Murray, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, The Sense Innovation and Research Center
Speakers: Oriane Rutsche, Swissnex Boston; Adi Barel, EIT Health; Garth Smith, Ontario Brain Institute; Josh Rudawitz, Greenberg-Traurig and Micah Murray, The Sense Innovation and Research Center
Bringing together a panel including EIT Health, Swissnex, Ontario Brain Institute, Greenberg-Traurig, and The Sense, this workshop overviews international funding, training, and career opportunities and the benefits of international collaboration for catalyzing both the federation of applied, basic, and clinical research as well as the discovery-to-innovation lifecycle.
March 29–April 1 | 2025
