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On the second night of the event in Nijmegen, Pint of Science will be at De Opstand (English), inviting the audience to know more about diverse perspectives in science, and how that impacts on daily research of scientists. The talks will cover miscellaneous topics like the neuroscience behind different emotions; the science behind non-monogamous relationships; and insights we can gain from indigenous philosophies. Registration is free.
Note that De Opstand is a safer space and do not tolerate harmful behaviors that prevent people from freely and equally using the space.
Note that De Opstand is a safer space and do not tolerate harmful behaviors that prevent people from freely and equally using the space.
The myth of the sexual double standard: Who really sets the rules?
Gijsje Maas
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
Why do outdated sexual norms persist in society? Looking at how people perceive norms around gender and sexuality, my research investigates the mechanisms that keep unequal standards in place. Examining the role of media and social perceptions helps explain why outdated beliefs persist over time.
Being the teacher that you aspire to be: a recipe for wellbeing or burn-out?
Jorn ten Brink
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
My research focus on identity tensions of teachers (primary/secondary) and the effects on stress and burn-out. Many teachers struggle with being the teacher they want to be and experience tensions between different parts of their identity. Can we prevent burn-outs by shaping a better framework in speaking about identity tensions?
The Dynamic Brain: How connections are constantly reshaped
Troy Kapteijns
(PhD student at Radboud)
How do we learn? When we learn something, the connections in our brain have to change. Previous research has shown that especially the inhibiting connections in the brain are adapted to shape to this need. In my research, I explore how the brain regulates these changes so can keep learning.
Mind the Gap: How to Study What’s Miss…
Barbora Rehák Bučková
(Postdoc at Radboud)
These days, AI started to be considered a universal solution to a lot of complex problems. But to train AI, we need data… lots of it. So what happens when half of it goes AWOL? How do we analyze what isn’t there? And what if we just ignore it? In this talk, I’ll show why most standard methods fail to handle missingness in diverse data, and how other tools (plus a bit of statistical empathy) can do better. No heavy math, just some analogue detective work on what we don’t measure, and why that matters more than you’d think.
Grey or white, does it matter?
Lea Michel
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
One of the biggest myths about the brain is that we use only 10% of it. While we know that’s false, neuroscientists often still study only 50%—focusing on either grey or white matter, but rarely both. In this talk, I’ll explain why understanding how these two brain tissues work together is key to unlocking the mysteries of cognition. From tracking their co-development during adolescence, to predicting cognitive performance and exploring how life experiences shape the brain, I’ll show why it’s time to stop seeing the brain in black and white.
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