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Nicole Swann

 

Socrates_Nikki_SwannNeurosciences

Adam Aron Laboratory

Research: Neural circuits/Motor control

Socrates Project: Neuroscience methods exploration

Nicki is a 5th year graduate student in Neuroscience. After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2006 with a double major in molecular & cell biology and psychology, Nicki moved to San Diego and joined Dr. Adam Aron's lab. Nicki’s current research asks how different parts of the brain work together to control action. Her studies involve recording the brain activity of epilepsy patients who have had their skulls surgically removed. She also studies patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease who are receiving an innovative treatment called deep brain stimulation.

 

Nicki's has always had an interest in education, but her interest in working with students has grown during her graduate career as she has been an active participant in the neuroscience outreach program. In her free time Nicki enjoys hiking, swimming, surfing, spending time with her pets, and volunteering at the animal shelter.

 

Nicole Implements Sheep Brain Lab at High Tech High North County 

   

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Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Biology Education, working with STEM for undergraduates North Dakota State University; Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until filled
Position Announcement

Two Postdoctoral Positions: Chemistry education research (gen chem level) and math content (middle school level) CU-Boulder PhET Project; Review begins December 10, position open until filled.
Chem position, Math Position

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Biochemistry education tenure track faculty position
University of Georgia, Athens; Complete applications must be received by January 13, 2012. Start Date: August 2012
Contact Erin Dolan with any questions (she is head of the Search Commitee). 

Assistant Professor: 50% time Science Education, 50% time Physics/Astronomy or Meteorology/Climate Science. 
San Jose State University, California; Application Deadline Feb 1, 2012