Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at UC Irvine

???? Basketball + Brains = The Ultimate Win! ???? Join us at the UCI Women’s Basketball game as we bring neuroscience courtside with a Brain Booth! ?? ?????? Meet brain scientists ?? Participate in fun neuroscience activities ??? Enjoy an exciting game & cheer on UCI Women’s Basketball Come for the game, stay for the science! Let’s support our amazing athletes and learn something new about how our brains power movement, memory, and more. ?? Feb 15 ?? Bren Events Center ? 1pm doors open, activities begin. 2pm tipoff! Tickets: https://loom.ly/ovX8SSM Students are FREE! Tag a friend and meet us there! ???? #GoAnteaters #NeuroscienceMeetsBasketball #UCIWBB #HoopsandBrains

?? What happens when we sleep? ?? Dr. Eitan Schechtman, University of California, Irvine professor and Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Faculty Fellow, is on a mission to uncover the mysteries of the sleeping brain! ??? In his recent interview with Technology Networks, he dives into: ?? How sleep strengthens memory connections ?? The link between sleep and emotional well-being ?? Cutting-edge tools like machine learning and neuroimaging ?? Common misconceptions about sleep (hint: 8 hours isn’t a magic number!) Why does sleep matter so much for your brain and mental health? ?? Find out in the full article! ?? https://loom.ly/Jw3HqRU #Neuroscience #SleepScience #UCI #CNLM #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #ScienceMatters #SleepResearch UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences

?? People Overestimate Reliability of AI-Assisted Tools: UCI Study Suggests Adding Uncertainty Phrasing Can Help Are AI tools like ChatGPT always right? Not quite. A new study from UC Irvine cognitive and computer scientists, led by CNLM Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Steyvers reveals that people often overestimate the accuracy of AI-generated responses. ???? Dr. Steyvers explains: "There's a disconnect between what large language models (LLMs) know and what people think they know. We call this the calibration gap." ?? The Fix: By including uncertainty language (for example, “I’m somewhat sure the answer is A”) and providing clear explanations, LLMs can help users better understand their confidence levels and distinguish between correct and incorrect answers. Key findings: ?? Participants overestimated the reliability of default AI-generated answers. ?? Adding uncertainty phrasing helped people recalibrate their confidence in AI outputs. ?? Longer explanations increased user trust—even when they didn’t improve accuracy. This research highlights the importance of transparent communication in AI tools, especially as they become part of decision-making in education, healthcare, and beyond. For more on this study, check out https://loom.ly/qitC-Yw

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his pursuit of justice, equality, and education. ???? #MLKDay #KeepMovingForward

Join us for an information session about the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience Program on Jan 13, 2025, at 11 AM PST. Learn how this intensive 10-week research experience can prepare you for success in graduate school and beyond. This is your LAST opportunity to get your questions answered before the application deadline! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g274c84F

Join us for our first CNLM Colloquium of 2025! CNLM Faculty Fellow Dr. Gyorgy Lur will present his latest research on how stress reorganizes cognitive circuits in the brain. ?? Discover how stress shapes brain function, rewiring critical circuits in the parietal cortex and influencing cognition. We look forward to seeing you there! ?? Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11 AM ?? Location: Herklotz Conference Center Register online at cnlm.uci.edu/colloquium

The first CONNECT session of 2025 is next week! Dr. Carla Romney will join us for a discussion about how STEM outreach programs can share best practices and assess their impact. Register to join us on zoom. ?? Wed Jan 8, 9am PST ?? cnlm.uci.edu/connect

?? Wishing you a wonderful holiday season ?? We look forward to making more memories with you in 2025!

?? We’re thrilled to announce the 27th Distinguished Lecture on Brain, Learning, and Memory, featuring renowned neuroscientist, Professor Michael Yassa! ??? Mark your calendars for February 4th, 2025, as Professor Yassa, Director of the UC Irvine Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, presents insights on "The Beginning of the End for Alzheimer’s Disease." Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading experts in the field! Learn more and RSVP for this FREE event ?? cnlm.uci.edu/michael-yassa

Calling all Undergraduate Students! Applications are NOW OPEN for the Irvine Summer Institute in Neuroscience! ?? Conduct research in a neuroscience lab at UC Irvine ?? Participate in professional development activities to prepare you for graduate school and a career in neuroscience research ?? Explore Southern California with a cohort of 20 students from around the country ?? Develop lasting relationships with mentors ??Travel, housing, meal expenses covered plus weekly stipend of $700. Join us for an info session Dec 16 and Jan 13. ?? https://lnkd.in/gMYgnfK4 #neuroscience #stemeducation #summerresearch #bestsummerever #nsfreu #uchbcu