Dr. Costa takes cognitive research to new levels by applying eye tracking to studies of MS and SCI

Fast Takes - Women in Science - Episode 19 Read the transcript https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dr.%20Costa%20takes%20cognitive%20research%20to%20new%20levels%20by%20applying%20eye%20tracking%20to%20studies%20of%20MS%20and%20SCI-EP19-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities. Episode 18 features Dr. Silvana Costa, a research scientist in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Costa about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the laboratory she directs, and what she hopes to accomplish in the next 10 years. Learn more about Dr. Costa at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Silvana%20Costa and the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Thursday, January 28, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.