Hot Science – Cool Talks: This is Your Brain on Birth Control

This is your brain on birth control with Dr. Sarah Hill.
Event starts on this day

Nov

15

2024

Event starts at this time 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm
In Person (view details)
Featured Speaker(s): Sarah Hill
Cost: Free
Join Hot Science - Cool Talks for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Sarah Hill to explore the hidden impacts of birth control and empower everyone to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Description

Birth control has revolutionized fertility control, but its effects extend far beyond reproductive health. The powerful hormones in birth control influence billions of cells throughout the body, particularly in the brain, shaping stress responses, eating habits, romantic attraction, and more. Join Hot Science - Cool Talks for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Sarah Hill as they explore the hidden impacts of birth control and empower everyone to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. (Recommended PG-13)

Schedule:

5:30-6:40 pm — Cool Activities
7:00-8:15 pm — Talk with Q&A


Dr. Sarah Hill

Dr. Sarah Hill is an award-winning research psychologist and psychology professor at Texas Christian University with expertise in women, health and sexual psychology. At the intersection of evolutionary biology, social psychology and neuroscience, Dr. Hill’s research is aimed at understanding the role that hormones, the immune system and the environment play in relationship and health behaviors, especially in women.

Location

Welch 2.224

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