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  • May
    13

    Appl Math: Adrienne Fairhall on "Decoding Neurons to Behavior in a Model Organism" - Reiss Lecture

    McCormick-Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics (ESAM)

    11:15 AM M416, Technological Institute

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    Title: Decoding Neurons to Behavior in a Model Organism - Reiss Lecture

    Speaker: Adrienne Fairhall, University of Washington

    Abstract: The freshwater cnidarian Hydra is a fascinating model organism for neuroscience. It is transparent; new genetic lines allow one to image activity in both neurons and muscle cells; it exhibits a quite rich suite of behaviors; and it continually rebuilds itself. Hydra’s fairly simple physical structure as a two-layered fluid-filled hydrostat and the accessibility of information about neural and muscle activity open the possibility of a complete model of neural control of behavior. We have developed a biophysical and biomechanical model of Hydra's muscles and body that allows us to transform measured neural activity into behavior. We also propose a model for how the neural network rebuilds as the animal regenerates itself following bisection.

    Zoom: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/94136984398

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    TIME Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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  • Jun
    15

    2024-2025 Commencement Ceremony

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    All Day

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    TIME Sunday, June 15, 2025

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  • Jun
    16

    Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    9:00 AM 2705 Ashland Ave

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    TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave   

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  • Jun
    16

    Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    2:00 PM 2705 Ashland Ave

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    TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave   

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  • Jun
    23

    Summer classes begin

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    TIME Monday, June 23, 2025

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  • Sep
    16

    Fall 2025 Classes Begin

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    TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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