UT Brainstorms Presents: The Online Brain
Feb
23
2026
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Michael Mauk
Feb
23
2026
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Michael Mauk
Description
University of Texas Professor of Neuroscience Michael Mauk will deliver a talk exploring how exposure to social media and the online environment changes our brain and behavior. Get ready to be amazed by the power of the brain, get your questions answered and leave with a new appreciation for the complexities of the mind!
UT Brainstorms is a public event series where you get to dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience and learn about the latest brain research affecting our daily lives. With more of us spending more of our time online and digitally connected, what will be the impact for our brains?
About the Speakers
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Michael Mauk
Professor
Department of Neuroscience, UT Austin
Michael Mauk’s research focuses on computation and mechanisms of learning in brain systems, particularly in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex. The hallmark feature of his research is the combined use ...
Michael Mauk’s research focuses on computation and mechanisms of learning in brain systems, particularly in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex. The hallmark feature of his research is the combined use of experiment and computer simulation to address what brain systems compute and how their neurons and synapses accomplish this computation. The ultimate goal for his research is to understand brain systems well enough to build fully functional replicas. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Location
Welch Hall (WEL), Room 2.224
105 E 24th St
Parking: Speedway Garage