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 The event's name was "NESCO's LIGHTFEST -- international Festival of Light." Absolutely great was this event. Before the event began, you could see that the space was furnished with a variety of intriguing devices and mouthwatering cuisine. Upon entering the event space and donning our unique 3D spectacles, we were greeted with a vibrantly colored picture.  The idea of equating this with the neuroscience and art lecture we had in class came to me when these pictures followed one another, showcasing various relaxing sounds. The vibrant photos matched the ones I saw in the third neuroscience and art course.  The artistic and technological fusion during LIGHTFEST demonstrated the complexity of innovation. It brought to memory how often invention happens at the nexus of many disciplines, like engineering, science, or art. This viewpoint will definitely guide how I approach creating my final and midterm assignments, inspiring me to think creatively and explore for answers...

Week 7 - Neuroscience + Art Frazzeto and Anker's article does a brilliant job of capturing the idea that neuroscience should not be confined within laboratories. A growing public interest in the field can be attributed to artwork that demonstrates the complexity of the brain and the importance that this organ has in our lives. I was immediately drawn to the work of renowned artist Greg Dunn as a great example of engaging the public in neuroscience through an artistic medium. His portrayal of neurons is unique because it reflects the material that is used in the work. I was drawn to his micro etching "Cortical Circuit Board," which was created using photolithography, the same technique used to make microchips. Dunn connects electrical engineering and neuroscience with the idea that circuits are the individual units of microchips just as neurons are the units of the brain. He implies that we can learn about neurons just as we discovered how to master electrical circuits. Co...