UT Brainstorms: The Choosing Brain
Oct
9
2025
Oct
9
2025
Description
“The Choosing Brain - A conversation about how brains make decisions”
Presenter:
Dr. Thomas Elston
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Panelists:
Dr. Jarrod Lewis-Peacock, Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Dr. Hannah Stealey, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Elston Lab
Mr. Morgan Moll, Graduate Research Assistant, Elston Lab
This public education and outreach event series is designed to connect with the community and educate everyone about the influence neuroscience research has on our daily lives.
Attendance is free, but please register if you will join.
Find the full archive of talks and all of the latest panelist updates on the UT Brainstorms website.
Parking is available at Speedway Garage and San Jacinto Garage. Parking vouchers will be provided for Speedway and San Jacinto garages.
About Dr. Elston: Dr. Elston received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from The University of Otago in New Zealand. He performed postdoctoral fellowships at the University Tübingen and UC Berkeley. Dr. Elston joined the UT Department of Neuroscience as an Assistant Professor in 2024. His lab focuses on understanding the neural dynamics that enable cognitive control of behavior and value-based decision making.