Gina Rippon, Neuroimaging of The Brain, The Moment HQ + Wired For Wonder

Professor Gina Rippon is an international expert on brain-imaging techniques and a Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, in Birmingham UK. She has a PhD in psychophysiology and served as President of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience. This candid conversation with Gina goes behind the scenes of her life. We discuss: - What she loves about brains - The moment in her life she realised she wanted to pursue neuroscience - The misconceptions she discovered about studying male and female brains - Gender stereotypes and their affect on the brain - The truth about the idea that “Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus.” - Ways that we can support a gender neutral upbringing for children - How we can encourage each gender to explore their interests and pursue their real passions Don’t miss our SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What career Gina would like to attempt if she wasn’t in this one? What Gina is afraid of? The best piece of wisdom she’s been passed down? Want to create a soundbite series for your audience? You can! Check out www.TheMomentHQ.com/services/tell-your-story For more inspiration from Wired for Wonder visit www.WiredforWonder.com