
Science
COMMUNICATION
In recent years, science has become largely disconnected from society as a result of paywalled scientific journals, jargon-filled publications and a lack of dialogue with the public. I believe that this is not only unnecessary, but that it is unhealthy for the field of science, feeding public distrust and diminishing awareness of science. In order to address this, I began sharing educational science videos on social media in April of 2020. My videos summarize recent research papers, debunk viral videos containing misinformation, teach fundamental neuroscience lessons and inform about the importance of scientific research. Through these videos, I hope to make science not only clear and relatable, but freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
I also offer guidance to students in science through a video series called "Scientips" and lead the Aspiring Scientists Coalition, a global community organization that hosts free events for students in the sciences. In addition, I run a Snapchat show called "Make it Brain" and have partnered with BiliBili - one of China's largest video-sharing sites - to enhance science popularization. My science communication has been recognized with awards from Stanford University, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Mind Science Foundation, and Vlogbrothers.
Social links
News articles
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Why some people conjure terrifying 'sleep paralysis demons,' according to a neuroscientist - Popular Mechanics
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Your dreams may be practice for real life, according to a neuroscientist - Popular Mechanics
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Issue 42, September 2022: Dr. Ben Rein - Beyond Sc!ence Magazine
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3 Brain hacks to boost your memory and problem solving as you age - Popular Mechanics
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How ‘random noise’ could enhance human cognition and learning potential - Medical News Today
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5 Simple tricks to reduce your risk of depression, according to a neuroscientist - Popular Mechanics
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3 Common myths about your brain that need to be dispelled - Popular Mechanics
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The autism researcher firing up TikTok - Spectrum News
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Expert says Bob Saget’s death could have been prevented - Entertainment Tonight
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Spotify’s biggest problem isn’t Joe Rogan. It’s ambition - LA Times
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Doctors demand Spotify put an end to COVID lies on ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ - Rolling Stone
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The importance of sleep for brain function - Business Fit Magazine (Invited article submission)
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Scientists reveal 'Jennifer Aniston neuron' triggers our brains by looking at her - New York Post
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Mind Science Awards $30,000 to Brainstorm Pitch Winner from Stanford University - Startups San Antonio
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Neuroscientist reveals the truth about the third eye - Good Morning America / ABC News / Yahoo!
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What is the science behind colorblindness? - Good Morning America / ABC News
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From zero to millions: UB students find success on TikTok - The Spectrum
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Powerful drug discovery protocol for autism accelerates development of new treatments - Medical XPress
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Doctoral student honored with three awards - SUNY Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine
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"I woke up from a nightmare and decided to study neuroscience" - Futurum Careers (invited article submission)
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UB student uses TikTok to spread educational science videos- WKBW Buffalo News (Also on Yahoo! News and MSN)