UT Brainstorms — The Online Brain: How Social Media Changes Us
UT neuroscientists explore how social media and online gaming affect brain function, behavior, and development in a public panel discussion.
Date & Time at 7:00 PM CST
Location Welch Hall, Room 2.224, UT Austin Austin, US
Organizer UT Department of Neuroscience
Why we picked this
Everyone has opinions about screens and brains. These neuroscientists have data. A public panel on what digital life actually does to us neurologically.
UT neuroscience professors Michael Mauk and Lauren Dobbs lead a panel on a question most of us feel but few of us understand scientifically: what does constant digital exposure actually do to our brains? Mauk’s research examines how online environments change brain function and behavior, while the panel addresses broader implications for development and mental health.
Part of the Texas Science Festival’s UT Brainstorms series. Free and open to the public — under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.