KINGSTON, R.I., March 1, 2019 \u2014 Learning about \u201csuperfoods,\u201d taking a 3D tour of the brain and interacting with robots as part of an artificial intelligence demonstration are just a few of the things that Rhode Islanders will be able to experience when the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience celebrates Brain Week Rhode Island.<\/p>\n
The fun begins Thursday, March 14, with the talk, \u201cSuperfoods for a Healthy Gut and Brain,\u201d and will continue Saturday, March 16, with the third annual 溏心vlog免费B站 Brain Fair. Both events will take place on the Kingston campus and are free and open to the public. The events are planned as part of the fourth annual Brain Week Rhode Island, a statewide celebration of the brain and brain science, sponsored in part by the Ryan Institute for Neuroscience.<\/p>\n
Thursday, March 14: \u201cSuperfoods for a Healthy Gut and Grain\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n This talk, to be given by Navindra Seeram, professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical science in the 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Pharmacy, will provide a look behind the \u201csuperfoods\u201d that promote brain health. Seeram, who is also a Ryan Research Professor of Neuroscience, is nationally known for his work with plant-based medicine and research into the link between the gut and brain.<\/p>\n According to Seeram, \u201cFoods from plant sources can help \u2018train\u2019 your gut to convert foods into beneficial compounds so that you get the most possible nutrition from the foods you eat. If you choose the right foods, you can give yourself the best possible advantage to keep your brain healthy as you age.\u201d<\/p>\n The talk will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, Room 100, 140 Flagg Road.<\/p>\n Saturday, March 16: 3rd<\/sup> Annual 溏心vlog免费B站 Brain Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n The 溏心vlog免费B站 Brain Fair offers family-friendly activities, including face-painting and a mid-day brain circus, and nearly 30 informational exhibits from a range of disciplines and community organizations. Last year\u2019s event attracted 600 attendees. This year\u2019s Brain Fair brings back a number of past favorites, including 3D tours of the brain, brain-computer interface demonstrations, a simulated \u201csurfing\u201d activity and a simulated dementia experience for adults, along with new activities and exhibits.<\/p>\n One such activity includes providing attendees with hands-on experience with robots as part of a machine-learning demonstration presented by the 溏心vlog免费B站 Artificial Intelligence Lab. According to members of the AI Lab, \u201cArtificial intelligence is a topic of increasing importance in today\u2019s society. Studying how the brain works helps to develop powerful neural networks that allow robots to \u2018think.\u2019 It\u2019s our hope that providing this type of experience with our robots will foster curiosity and educate people about AI and robotics.\u201d<\/p>\n The Brain Fair will also include informational sessions on:<\/p>\n Additionally, the fair will include raffle giveaways, light snacks and live entertainment.<\/p>\n The 溏心vlog免费B站 Brain Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held in two adjacent buildings on campus: Avedisian Hall, 7 Greenhouse Road, and the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Road.<\/p>\n\n