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The Science of Stress – Navigating Wellness in Challenging Times
On Thursday 12/19/2024, Dr. Frederic Bertley is hosting a pivotal session of COSI’s Science Meets Society series. Leveraging Emmy-winning science content and a guest industry expert, Dr. B will moderate community dialogue unpacking the science behind stress, its effects on our human bodies and provide practical strategies for managing it effectively. From navigating post-election landscapes, pressing year-end work demands, to the rapidly approaching holiday season, stress impacts us all and this timely discussion provides safe, scientifically informed space to equip attendees with the tools needed to remain mentally resilient through turbulent times. Food and drinks provided.
12.19.2024
Doors open at 4:30pm
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Admission to this event is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
Featuring Guest:
Dr. Ruchika Prakash
Professor of Psychology at The Ohio State University
Director of the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging
Dr. Prakash is an ASC Distinguished Professor of Psychology at The Ohio State University, where she also serves as the Director of the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging. Her research focuses on evaluating mind-body interventions to improve cognitive and emotional health in older adults and those with neurological conditions, using neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods. She has published 91 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Psychology and Aging, and NeuroImage. Her achievements have been recognized with several awards: the “Rising Star Designation” from the Association for Psychological Science in 2013, the Springer Early Career Achievement in Research on Adult Development and Aging from the American Psychological Association in 2016, and the Diversity and Inclusivity Champion Award from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping in 2023. Her work is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.