The superhero in you: Paul Zehr at TEDxEdmonton

Описание: Neuroscientist with a passion for the popularization of science

Paul is professor of neuroscience and kinesiology at the University of Victoria. His recent pop-sci books include "Becoming Batman: The Possibility of a Superhero (2008)" and "Inventing Iron Man: The Possibility of a Human Machine (2011)". "Becoming Batman" was recently translated and published in Japan as "Batman ni naru". In 2012 he won the University of Victoria Craigdarroch Research Communications Award for Knowledge Mobilization. Paul has written for YES Magazine: the Science Magazine for Kids and Discover Magazine. Paul is also a regular speaker at conferences and comic book conventions, including the San Diego International Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con, and Wonder Con. He has PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Alberta.

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