The Brain and Being Human

Dr. Ruf recently attended the 47th Annual Nobel Conference, which is held every year at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She was particularly fascinated with this year's subject, The Brain and Being Human, and wants to pass along the discussions to our readers.

Videos are available of all the speakers as they present their insights on "what influences our choices, beliefs and social needs, why music and art move us, how new science helps us move and communicate, and how that, in turn, changes how we interact with the world.

In addition, master teachers from 11 high schools in Minnesota have developed lesson plans for this year's Nobel Conference topic, which are free and available online for teachers. Curriculum materials are also posted that focus on neuroscience and psychology having to do with the research of speakers.

https://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2011/