BJ Casey, PhD is elected into the National Academy of Sciences.
"The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,662 and the total number of international members to 556. International members are nonvoting members of the Academy, with citizenship outside the United States."
See the full list of newly elected members here.
Barnard Courses: Welcome to Class with BJ Casey
“Our brain is a reflection of how we are adapting to the environment,” said Casey. “I want [students] to learn that and experience that as they walk through the world every day.”
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Adolescent Brain Expert BJ Casey
The neuroscience professor reflects on what it means to win the 2023 Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award.
Photo credit: Society for neuroscience
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2023 Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award, Society for Neuroscience
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Opinion: Life without parole for Oxford shooter not supported by science
On November 30, 2021, the then 15-year-old Oxford High School shooter entered the school, shot and killed four students and injured seven others.
The teen was arrested and, despite not yet being old enough to drive a car, vote, or sign a contract, charged as an adult for the crimes of murder, assault with intent to murder and terrorism in connection with the shooting. He pleaded guilty to all charges on October 24, 2022. The Oxford High School shooting and the tragic loss of these young lives sparked horror and…
A conversation about the teenage brain’s strengths and vulnerabilities, how adults can support teenagers with mental health issues, and how teens can help one another.
Speakers:
- BJ Casey, Neuroscientist, Barnard College-Columbia University
- Diana Chao, Mental Health Activist and Founder of Letters to Strangers
Moderated by Emily Underwood, Science Content Producer, Knowable Magazine
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How does the brain age across the lifespan? New studies offer clues.
Our brains are built to change over our lifetime, meeting the challenges set by every life stage.
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