Texas Science Festival: UT Brainstorms- The Online Brain
Feb
23
2026
Feb
23
2026
Description
Join us for a Texas Science Festival presentation of UT Brainstorms
on February 23rd, 2026!
“The Online Brain - A conversation about brain processes affected by social media and computer games with Dr. Michael”
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Mauk, Professor of Neuroscience, UT Austin
Parking: Parking is available at the Speedway and San Jacinto garages.
About Dr. Mauk: Dr. Mauk is Professor of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University. Dr. Mauk’s research focuses on computation and mechanisms of learning in brain systems, particularly in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex. The hallmark feature of his research is the combined use of experiment and computer simulation to address what brain systems compute and how their neurons and synapses accomplish this computation. Dr. Mauk’s ultimate goal for his research is to understand brain systems well enough to build fully functional replicas.
Location
Robert A. Welch Hall, Room 2.224
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