CANLab@BC

Boston College scientists who study memory, emotion, aging, sleep, and their interactions; we are passionate about supporting and inspiring future scientists!

[Julia Brau @juliambrau]

Our department has a student-run mentorship program for those who might need guidance applying to our psych/neuro PhD program (and with PhD apps in general). Please reach out with any questions! 🧠

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Congrats to our amazing seniors: Emily Finn, Valentina Lopez, Grace Serpe, and Hannah Yoon. Thank you for being a part of CANLab; we have loved having you as a part of our research team!

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

For those in the greater Boston area — great opportunity to gain teaching experience!

[BC_psychneuro @bc_psychneuro]

Join our department as a part-time instructor! If you hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, and are potentially interested in teaching the terrific students at Boston College, please fill out this brief form and we will be in touch. https://t.co/KR6KmygH7D

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

This was such a fun interview to do. And terrific to be back in William James Hall, where Andrew and I first met many years ago, in Dan Schacter’s lab.

[Harvard University @Harvard]

How can we keep our memories sharp as we age? Neurologist Andrew Budson and neuroscientist Elizabeth Kensinger have some suggestions. https://t.co/XLr921ZIlg

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Excited that my new book, co-authored with Andrew Budson, is now published! https://t.co/Ho2rfNmKtV

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Just in time for midterm elections, our publication on “How the 2020 US Presidential Election impacted Sleep and its Relationship to Public Mood and Alcohol Consumption” led by the amazing Tony Cunningham @Sleep_Strong
https://t.co/YzQRarX5Bt

[BC_psychneuro @bc_psychneuro]

We are hiring for a full-time Lecturer in Neuroscience!

Full posting and link to apply: https://t.co/xl7Gfu3T1v

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

@CharanRanganath Thanks, Charan! We’re thrilled others are finding it useful!

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Thrilled to see our review/opinion piece in print! If you’re interested in “The power of negative and positive episodic memories,” check it out here: https://t.co/NSL0hJ7BXF

[BC_psychneuro @bc_psychneuro]

Celebrating our recent Ph.D. recipients: Dr. Ryan Bottary (advisor Elizabeth Kensinger), Dr. Kristina Wright (advisor Michael McDannald), & Dr. Rosalie Samide (advisor Maureen Ritchey)!

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

To our seniors: we are proud of all you have accomplished, impressed by the resilience, creativity and drive you’ve shown, and so grateful to have been a part of your BC experience. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. Your CANLab family will always be rooting for you!

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Lab members had a terrific time presenting at the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society last night! Congrats to undergrads Erin, Wen, and Nicolette on presenting their independent research projects, and to grad student Sandry Garcia for winning the Best Poster award!

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Graduate student Ryan Bottary investigated how sleep timing changed during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Check it out: https://t.co/29eu8z5cep

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Elizabeth Kensinger and her 3rd grade daughter have launched a blog to answer kids’ questions about memory. Tell a curious kid about https://t.co/Zmr6ZyFG7N

[Ryan Daley @RT_Daley]

Just under the wire for 2021!

Check out our review on aging and moral decision-making. @lab_can

Cognitive decline, socioemotional change, or both? How the science of aging can inform future research on sacrificial moral dilemmas https://t.co/WSgFR4H9oQ

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

Check out our Dec blog post
https://t.co/ODpzIQLkah

[CANLab@BC @lab_can]

We have an opening for an admin assistant. The position’s benefits include tuition credits, so this can be a wonderful position for someone hoping to further their education while working in a collegial and supportive department. https://t.co/sz70uFQuIu