Erin Morrow is a second-year Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience in the UCLA Department of Psychology. Erin’s work at the Dana Center focuses on building a culture of civic-minded neuroscience by reframing science communication as dialogue and relationship-building between mutual learners. She is also passionate about expanding the visibility of career paths at the interface of neuroscience and society, including science policy. In the lab, Erin uses neuroimaging and behavioral methods to study how arousal shapes the structure of human memory – particularly in PTSD. She is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and received her B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University.
This project develops a flexible curriculum that equips (neuro)scientists with key public engagement skills — fostering a culture of civic-minded science while resisting one-way, deficit-based models of communication. On our upcoming online platform, users will be able to download a) one-pagers and b) quick how-to guides for running peer activities that provide opportunities to practice bidirectional, authentic engagement.
By examining whether noise-limited natural contexts are more likely to promote brain processes conducive to wakeful consolidation than urban environments, this research aims to uncover the mechanisms linking environmental factors to memory while highlighting the potential benefits of equitable green spaces in our communities.
PI: Jesse Rissman, PhD
