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Conference Tracks

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Call for Abstracts

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Conference Program

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Registration Page

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Speakers’ Introductions

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About Synapses & Society

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Conference Committee

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Key Dates To Keep in Mind

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026

Presenter Announcements: May 1, 2026

Conference Registration Due: May 3, 2026

Conference Date: May 23, 2026 (TBD)

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Overview

Welcome to the inaugural Synapses & Society! This conference’s purpose is to explore how the inner workings of the brain intersect with the environments, cultures, and experiences that shape human life.

Through interdisciplinary dialogue and research presentations, the conference brings together scholars and students to examine cognition, wellbeing, and the broader contexts in which people think, learn, and live.

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Format: One-day virtual interdisciplinary conference

Date: May 23 (tentative)

Participants:

• High school students
• Undergraduate students
• Graduate students
• Early career researchers

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Conference Goals:

The conference provides an accessible platform for students and early career researchers to present interdisciplinary work related to brain science, wellbeing, and human experience. By bringing together diverse perspectives, Synapses & Society aims to foster discussion about how research on the brain connects to broader questions about health, identity, education, and society.