The World's Largest Neuroscience Conference

The SFN conference is a massive event with 30,000 attendees, similar to Comic Con but focused on neuroscience. It features research presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities. Clarissa Wittmeyer, a PhD candidate from Georgia Tech, discusses her research on sensory adaptation, highlighting the brain's dynamic ability to encode sensory information. She explains this concept in simple terms for a young audience, using relatable examples like adapting to light changes on a playground or in a movie theater. The conference also offers professional development and social events for attendees.

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