Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations

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"Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations" is a limited-series podcast featuring neuroscientists discussing ways to better embed rigor into every part of

Setting the Foundations

The Society for Neuroscience's (SfN's) Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research (FRN) program aims to inform and empower neuroscientists at all career stages to enha

Battling Bias in the Pursuit of Objectivity

When developing a study, there are many sources of biases that can affect experimentation or interpretation of results. Join Christie Fowler, Olavo Amaral, and Kip Ludwig

Dealing with Data

Join neuroscientists Letisha Wyatt, Jane Roskams, and Maryann Martone as they delve into the challenges neuroscience has faced regarding data storage, management, and sha

Creating a Culture of Rigor

How can researchers shape modern scientific culture to incentivize more sustainable, rigorous science? Hear from Michael Lehman, Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, and Tanita Casci a

Rewarding Rigorous Science

Although there are many hurdles to enhancing rigor in neuroscience, one fact is clear: implementing rigorous research practices today will enhance the credibility of the

The History of Society for Neuroscience: 50th Anniversary

A limited series podcast highlighting the stories from the 50-year history of the Society for Neuroscience, the world's largest organization of scientists and physicians

How Neuroscience Began: Bernice Grafstein on the Disciplines That Formed a New Field

Where would neuroscience be if, rather than sharing scientific knowledge as part of a broader field, disciplines like neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacolo

January 1981, Vol. 1, No. 1: Marina Picciotto on the History of JNeurosci

In this episode, Marina Picciotto, Charles B.G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University and the editor-in-chief of JNeurosci, notes how the journal has evolved

Going Global (and Digital): Mickey Goldberg on the Expansion of SfN

In its 50 years, the Society for Neuroscience has become an international society representing the interests of scientists from diverse backgrounds across the globe. I

Fire Together, Wire Together: Carla Shatz on Scientific Breakthroughs

Highlighting scientific breakthroughs and achievements over the past 50 years, this episode features Carla Shatz, David Starr Jordan Director of Stanford Bio-X, an interd

Positioned to Lead: William Martin on Global Advocacy

Much of science advocacy is local by nature, but it also has tremendous potential to bring neuroscientists together on a global scale. In this episode, Bill Martin, th

Both Plastic and Robust: Eve Marder on Annual Meeting Programming

"In some ways, SfN as an organization parallels the adult nervous system: It must be both plastic and robust," writes Eve Marder in her chapter of SfN's History of Neuros

Neuroscience for the People: Nick Spitzer on Education and Outreach

SfN's public-facing website BrainFacts.org serves to educate and inspire site visitors. Since its launch in 2013, it has reflected creative additions including the 3D Bra

Building Community Through Service: Bianca Jones Marlin on Volunteer Leadership

When Bianca Jones-Marlin started saying "yes" to service opportunities, she started giving to and building her community. "That's the way that the community grows," she s