This event is in the past.It took place on February 25, 2026 at 473A Haight St.
Educational TalkEducational TalkWho Gets Left Out? Overcoming Racism in Neuroscience Research
At 473A Haight St
Duboce Triangle
Learn how "technical racism" in neuroscience tools excludes Black participants from research. Berkeley professor Keanan Joyner breaks down why EEG and fNIRS struggle with darker skin tones and what scientists are doing to fix it.
Science talk
Social justice
Mental health research
Educational
Tips
🧠40-min lecture plus Q&A with the researcher
💵financial assistance available, email organizers
📊common brain tools are less accurate on Black participants
Who Gets Left Out? Overcoming Racism in Neuroscience Research
At 473A Haight St
Duboce Triangle
Educational TalkEducational TalkLearn how "technical racism" in neuroscience tools excludes Black participants from research. Berkeley professor Keanan Joyner breaks down why EEG and fNIRS struggle with darker skin tones and what scientists are doing to fix it.
Science talk
Social justice
Mental health research
Educational
Tips
🧠40-min lecture plus Q&A with the researcher
💵financial assistance available, email organizers
📊common brain tools are less accurate on Black participants
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