On Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., neuroscientist and musician David Levitin will deliver a lecture as part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series.
In his talk, titled “Leadership and Value in the Age of Information Overload: New Findings from Neuroscience,” Levitin will illustrate the traits of successful people who master workflow, attention, organization and time management.
Levitin draws on his experience as a consultant for global organizations who rely on the effective command of their leaders, tying into the Farquhar College’s 2014-2015 academic theme of “identity.”
Nadim Visram, senior political science major, said, “The lecture series is an opportunity for people to hear from a diverse group of experts, and students can supplement their university experience with a perspective outside of the classroom.”
The lecture series is part of the college’s mission to prepare students for professional careers and active citizenship, and it uses the broad academic theme to unite students and faculty in interdisciplinary exploration.
“I think it’s one of the best things our university does,” James Munoz, assistant professor in the Farquhar College, said. “These talks are better at conveying the big picture and getting one excited about a field of study they may not otherwise be exposed to.”
Like Levitin, Munoz teaches behavioral neuroscience, a broad field covering the nervous system at the molecular level to human behavioral patterns.
“Since learning about his planned visit to our campus, I have looked into his research, and I’m excited that he’s coming to our campus,” Munoz said.
At McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Levitin also teaches psychology and directs the university’s Laboratory for Music Cognition, Perception and Expertise. He ties music and psychology in several of his books, including “The World in Six Songs” and “This is Your Brain on Music,” both of which detail the psychological and scientific impacts of music, from its composition to performance. “This is Your Brain on Music” was a New York Times best seller for 16 months and became the basis for two award-winning documentaries starring artists Bobby McFerrin and Sting.
Admission to the lecture is free for the NSU community, but tickets are required and are limited to two per person. A SharkCard is required to pick up tickets from the Farquhar College’s Office of the Dean, located on the second floor of the Mailman-Hollywood Building. For information, please contact the office at 954-262-8236.
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