Drop-in to The Forum's Explorium between and join Birkbeck College's scientists to have a go at some ‘live
science’ experiments, which will reveal how your two brain hemispheres affect your movements and
decisions. Explore how ancient vertebrate brain traits still underpin some
of our most human unique behaviours. All live science experiments are
inclusive, informative, enjoyable and suitable for all ages, individuals,
families and groups. Come and check out our fun experiments and work with our
Me, Human Scientists - and get a ‘fun fact’ card at stations exploring everything from manipulation to memory!
Age: All ages
Cost: Free, drop-in
Times: 10.30am - 4pm (Fri 29 Oct and Sat 30 Oct). Quiet hour each day, 9.30 - 10.30am, booking required
Me, Human explores
who humans are and how we are connected to the natural world. The Me, Human
project is directed by Professor Gillian Forrester. Gilly is a
Professor of Evolutionary & Developmental Psychology at Birkbeck,
University of London with degrees from the University of California, San Diego
the University of Oxford. She is on a quest to better understand how we became
the upright, tool-using, talking apes that we are today -both through the
evolution of our species and though the typical and atypical development of
infants. She studies the behaviours of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and
children with and without developmental conditions. Gilly is passionate about
engaging more people in science – more citizen scientists, more public
involvement, more women in science. She runs public exhibits, feature at
festivals and make regular specialist contributions to television, radio,
newsprint and podcasts.