15
Jan
A Means to An End – Trauma and the Power of Neuroplasticity By Ana Ceclia Duarte and Jim Stellar We met first at Northeastern when JS had a neuroscience research laboratory and ACD worked in it as an undergraduate. … Continued
18
Dec
How does ChatGPT change teaching in college? A view from the brain and the teaching of Psychology 101. By Arun Venkitanarayanan UA’26 and Jim Stellar This issue popped into our thinking last spring when AV took an introductory psychology course … Continued
13
Dec
“Vibration,” the click, and Emotional intelligence By Téa Stjepanovic and Jim Stellar When we first met to discuss this concept, the idea of vibration emerged as a metaphor for resonance between people or their connection. And we thought of emotional … Continued
04
Dec
Starting graduate school at Columbia University: The Experience of overcoming self-doubt in College Emma Langsford UA’23 and Jim Stellar During my freshman year of high school I was diagnosed with ADHD, and as soon as I began medication, my academic … Continued
29
Nov
The amygdala, anxiety, and college student decision-making by Rachel Cassel UA’24 and Jim Stellar In cognitive-emotional integration that we write about in this blog series, we think we have a critical factor in college student decision-making – about their future … Continued
19
Nov
Study Abroad – Enhanced Value of Having a Gap Year There By Lizzie Gurwitz UA’24 and Jim Stellar Lizzie spent a year in Israel and we keep having fascinating conversations about what a study abroad program can do for a … Continued
10
Nov
The skill of metacognition in college by Natalia Baron UA’26 and Jim Stellar Introduction: College is a time for students to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. During this period, students often find themselves navigating through their complex academic journey … Continued
15
Oct
Trauma and the Brain by Arezoo Hajighorbani and Jim Stellar The field of neuroscience has provided profound insights into the human brain and its capacity for change. An example is the work of Dan Reisel from University College London on … Continued
04
Oct
Becoming a Professional in Public Health By Christina Testa and Jim Stellar In the fall of 2023, Christina started graduate school at UAlbany in Master’s degree program at the School of Public Health. She went right on from being an … Continued
29
Sep
Developing the Imposter Syndrome, the change from undergrad to being therapists in training, and stress Kathleen Laursen UA’21, Mecca Brooks UA’22, Rachel Dolowich UA’22 , and Jim Stellar This blog is from three co-blog posters who recently wrote blogs on … Continued