Science Night

Brain Games with Drs. Mikaela Stiver & Zach London


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This week we're talking to the team behind the creation of a new card game about cranial nerves and the boney openings that love them, Foramina! Mikaela Stiver and Zach London stop by to tell us what inspired the game and how they went about creating it. In the news, we're talking about doppelganger DNA & a spiderweb of misinformation.

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James Reed
Steffi Diem
Jason Organ

Our Guests

Mikaela Stiver is Faculty Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. In her free time she enjoys creating anatomy-themed artwork, solving crosswords, running, cycling, bouldering, singing at the top of my lungs, and baking delicious cookies.

Zach London is a Professor in the University of Michigan Medical School, who's research focuses on interactive educational tools. In addition to Foramina, he's created several other neuro-focused games. Follow the links on our website for all of his work.

Credits

Editing-James Reed
Mastering- James Reed

Music:

  • Intro and Outro- Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads | https://unicornheads.com/ | Standard YouTube License
  • Additional Sounds- Inside a Computer Chip by Doug Maxwell |https://www.mediarightproductions.com/ | Standard YouTube License
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