Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations
by Society for Neuroscience · 15 episodes
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"Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations" is a limited-series podcast featuring neuroscientists discussing ways to better embed rigor into every part of the scientific process, from experimental design to sharing with the public. These conversations highlight the past, present, and future of rigor in neuroscience and emphasize how individuals can contribute to creating a culture of rigor in their lab and beyond. This podcast is a part of the Society for Neuroscience's Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research (FRN) program. Supported by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), FRN is designed to inform and empower neuroscientists...
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Pathways to Enhance Rigor Trailer
"Pathways to Enhance Rigor: A Collection of Conversations" is a limited-series podcast featuring neuroscientists discussing ways to better embed rigor into every part of the scient…
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Setting the Foundations
The Society for Neuroscience's (SfN's) Foundations of Rigorous Neuroscience Research (FRN) program aims to inform and empower neuroscientists at all career stages to enhance the ri…
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37 min
Battling Bias in the Pursuit of Objectivity
When developing a study, there are many sources of biases that can affect experimentation or interpretation of results. Join Christie Fowler, Olavo Amaral, and Kip Ludwig as they d…
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Dealing with Data
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Creating a Culture of Rigor
How can researchers shape modern scientific culture to incentivize more sustainable, rigorous science? Hear from Michael Lehman, Ghazaleh Sadri-Vakili, and Tanita Casci as they cov…
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48 min
Rewarding Rigorous Science
Although there are many hurdles to enhancing rigor in neuroscience, one fact is clear: implementing rigorous research practices today will enhance the credibility of the field tomo…
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The History of Society for Neuroscience: 50th Anniversary
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How Neuroscience Began: Bernice Grafstein on the Disciplines That Formed a New Field
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January 1981, Vol. 1, No. 1: Marina Picciotto on the History of JNeurosci
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Going Global (and Digital): Mickey Goldberg on the Expansion of SfN
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Positioned to Lead: William Martin on Global Advocacy
Much of science advocacy is local by nature, but it also has tremendous potential to bring neuroscientists together on a global scale. In this episode, Bill Martin, the president a…
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Both Plastic and Robust: Eve Marder on Annual Meeting Programming
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