Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Cambridge, MA

Chemistry Student Seminar (CSS) is a student-organized seminar series that host graduate students and postdocs to share their research in a friendly and informal environment. Free donuts and coffee are provided.

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Simons Center Conference room 46-6011 + Zoom (https://mit.zoom.us/j/99342137501)Speaker: Dr. Emalie McMahon Affiliation: Postdoctoral Associate, Nancy Kanwisher Lab, McGovern Institute, MITTalk title: The computational basis of human social vision Abstract: Understanding the social interactions of others is a fundamental human ability that relies on complex neural processes and shapes our social decisions. My work focuses on uncovering the computational mechanisms behind this process, particularly the visual basis of this ability. By combining psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, I have demonstrated how the brain organizes and processes social-visual information, particular its reliance on hierarchical spatiotemporal computations. I also explored the limitations of artificial intelligence in modeling human social perception, revealing significant gaps compared to human social perception. My research advances our understanding of how the brain perceives social interactions, informs the development of socially intelligent AI, and provides a mechanistic basis for characterizing typical and atypical development, such as autism.

Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Experience the immediate benefits of myofascial release with this simple and effective self-care practice. Learn specialized ball rolling techniques that help penetrate through layers of skin, fascia and muscle and massage into your high-tension areas.Each class includes guided exercises using the Roll Model therapy balls, breath work and stretching techniques specifically designed to ease overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation. Explore various muscle groups and needy body areas each week to eliminate strain and discomfort from sitting too long, working on screens and living with stress.You will find greater self-awareness, freedom and ease in your body. Put the power of self-massage into your own hands.All levels welcome! This is a movement class and workout attire is strongly encouraged.Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this website, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class and open to the entire MIT community.

The MIT wrestling club holds practices in the du Pont Wrestling Room on weeknights 5:30-7pm. All levels of experience welcome! Whether you're looking to learn how to grapple or just want to get in a good workout, wrestling practice is a good time to learn technique, get in some live goes, and have fun with a great group of people.Current schedule is: structured practice MTRF, open mats W, and technique sessions 9-10:30am on Saturday. For more information, contact wrestling-officers@mit.edu.