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- President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain. Called the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), Obama reminds listeners of the spectrum of brain and neurological disorders and suggests the research will provide treatments, cures and spin-off technologies. He says the initial cost of $100 million in the fiscal year 2014 budget, will be recouped by investing in American innovation to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A Michigan State University faculty panel discusses the topic "Brain/Mind/Soul: locating the human". Panelists look at historical and emerging understanding of the human brain, how it functions, what constitutes "consciousness", and evidence for and belief in a "soul". Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the following MSU colleges and departments: the Honors College, Lyman Briggs College, the Cognitive Science and Neuroscience Programs, the Department of Philosophy, the Department ofPsychology, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A Michigan State University faculty panel discusses the topic "Brain/Mind/Soul: locating the human". Panelists look at historical and emerging understanding of the human brain, how it functions, what constitutes "consciousness", and evidence for and belief in a "soul". Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the following MSU colleges and departments: the Honors College, Lyman Briggs College, the Cognitive Science and Neuroscience Programs, the Department of Philosophy, the Department ofPsychology, the Department of Religious Studies, and the Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces a new research initiative designed to revolutionize understanding of the human brain. Called the "BRAIN Initiative" (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies), Obama reminds listeners of the spectrum of brain and neurological disorders and suggests the research will provide treatments, cures and spin-off technologies. He says the initial cost of $100 million in the fiscal year 2014 budget, will be recouped by investing in American innovation to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection