[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/psych-head.jpg” caption=”The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and the McMaster Alumni Association are presenting the Discover Psychology: Science You Can Use public lecture series. “]If you think you can't use the science you learn in the classroom, it's time to think again.

The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and the McMaster Alumni Association invite you to Discover Psychology: Science You Can Use.

Unlike traditional colloquium, this special public lecture series is aimed at students, staff, faculty, alumni and all members of the public. The lectures feature dynamic McMaster professors discussing fascinating and practical topics related to the field of psychology.

“This exciting new series features a wide range of faculty speakers presenting cutting edge research from psychology, neuroscience & behaviour,” said Joe Kim, an assistant professor in the department and first speaker in the series. “They're going to be engaging talks, low on technical jargon and high on interest.”

The talks are free to attend and take place on Friday afternoons in the Psychology Building, Room 155. Light refreshments will be served at 2:15 p.m. followed by the lecture from 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.

If you can't make it in person or missed a talk you can catch up online at iTunes U. Talks are posted the following Tuesday at 12 p.m. at intropsych.net/itunes. Live online discussions regarding the lecture will take place the Wednesday following each talk from noon to 1 p.m. at intropsych.net/live-chat.html.

The fall 2009 schedule is below and pre-registration is requested. For more information about this program, please email alumni@mcmaster.ca or call extension 23900.