CNS 2025 | Workshops, Socials & Special Events

SESSION	DATE	TIME	LOCATION
Workshop - Communicating Cognitive Neuroscience Concepts for Maximum Impact	Saturday, March 29	12:00 - 1:00 pm (EDT)	Independence Ballroom
Social - CNS 2025 Welcome Reception	Saturday, March 29	6:00 - 7:00 pm (EDT)	Grand Ballroom Foyer
NIH Workshop - Grant Expectations: Updates and Roundtable with NIH Staff	Sunday, March 30	12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT)	Independence Ballroom
Social - Pavlov's Dogz	Sunday, March 30	8:00 - 9:00 pm (EDT)	Cantab Lounge Underground (Offsite)
DEI Workshop - Microaggression at the poster session?	Monday, March 31	12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT)	Independence Ballroom
Social - CNS Trainee Association Student Social Night	Monday, March 31	7:30 - 10:00 pm (EDT)	TBD (Offsite)

Workshop - Communicating Cognitive Neuroscience Concepts for Maximum Impact

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom

Chair: Charan Ranganath, Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis.
Speakers: Charan Ranganath, Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology, and Director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California, Davis; Paula Croxson, President of Stellate Communications; Ayanna Kim Thomas, Department of Psychology and Dean of Research for the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University.

The goal of this workshop is to educate attendees about how to communicate cognitive neuroscience to impact real world issues. Panelists will describe effective techniques for science writing, communication via podcasts, radio, and television, engaging with the legal community, and using the power of narrative to engage and educate the public while remaining faithful to the science. Presentations will be followed by open Q&A from audience members.

Social - CNS 2025 Welcome Reception

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (EDT), Grand Ballroom Foyer

The Opening Reception is always a highlight at CNS! Don't miss out — it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, as well as meet new people and broaden your academic network. Join us as we kick off the CNS 2025 Annual Meeting and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar (Have a free drink on us when you use your drink ticket!)

NIH Workshop - Grant Expectations: Updates and Roundtable with NIH Staff

Sunday, March 30, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom

 Chair: Matt Sutterer, National Institutes of Health

Hear brief updates about current National Institutes of Health (NIH) priorities in cognitive neuroscience as well as time to ask questions of NIH program and scientific review staff.

Social - Pavlov's Dogz

Sunday, March 30, 2025, 8:00 - 9:00 pm (EDT), Cantab Lounge Underground located at 738 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Pavlov's Dogz is a roaming band of neuroscientist-musicians that will rock your brain.

DEI Workshop - Microaggression at the poster session?

Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:15 - 1:15 pm (EDT), Independence Ballroom

Chair:Audrey Duarte and Brad Postle, co-Chairs of CNS DEI Committee

Speakers: Audrey Duarte, Brad Postle, Ph.D., Taraz Lee, Ph.D., Amy Proskovec and Preston Thakral,

This discussion will explore strategies to address trainees feeling overlooked during scientific poster sessions. Key topics include fostering active engagement by senior researchers, training attendees on inclusive networking practices, and creating structured interaction opportunities, such as facilitated discussion groups or mentorship walk-throughs. Panelists will also discuss promoting respectful dialogue, ensuring equitable access to resources, and establishing a culture of inclusivity through conference guidelines. The session aims to empower attendees with actionable tools to build a more supportive and collaborative conference experience for all participants.

Social - CNS Trainee Association Student Social Night

Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 - 10:00 pm (EDT), Location still to be determined

More information coming soon!