PSU Faculty-Led Info session (Zoom) : Chile: Valparaiso - Arte y Cerebros en Chile

Perception involves the routing, identification, and interpretation of energy and information in our environment, both external and internal. Typically, it begins with detection of stimuli by sensory neurons, and the relay of this information to specific neural networks in the brain.In this course we will directly examine how vision, sound, touch and other stimuli are essential for perceptual experience, through the vibrant art and neuroscience research traditions around Valparaíso, Chile. We’ll experience how artists have approached, understood and integrated aspects of sensory detection and perception into often extraordinary works that compel, move, inspire, and affect our understanding of ourselves and our world. We’ll create objects designed to help reflect on and understand our perceptual experiences.

Program Dates: June 27th - July 25th, 2025
Course Credit: 4 credits (Psychology 410)
Education Abroad Advisor: Rachel Landers, goffra@pdx.edu
Faculty / Program Leaders: Jeff Leake: jleake@pdx.edu
Bill Griesar, Ph.D: griesar@pdx.edu

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