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SUMMARY:Noggin Keynote: AI and the Brain
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: “Your brain learns what your brain does” – presentation and workshop by Bill Griesar and Jeff Leake of Northwest Noggin at the Rural Community College Alliance Conference. \nWHERE: Senatobia\, Mississippi  –  more details on the way! \nWHEN: Wednesday\, September 16 – Friday\, September 18\, 2026; workshop to kick off the conference scheduled for Wednesday (9/16)\, Time TBD \n \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous\, and people now use Large Language Models (LLMs) every day. Sometimes we use AI intentionally (for example\, we might type a specific request for a cover letter into ChatGPT) and in many cases we use it unintentionally (e.g.\, we read an “AI summary” of a Google or DuckDuckGo search). AI uses algorithms to seek patterns in huge amounts of data\, and uses these patterns to make predictions. There are situations where this technology is helpful\, and we’ll discover some fascinating applications. Our brains\, in contrast\, learn from lived experience\, forming predictive networks through trial and error. These experiences are critical\, because brains learn what brains do\, so if you use Claude or ChatGPT to write a paper\, or complete any other assignment\, your brain does not learn anything more than how to format an effective query. AI removes human engagement\, and the useful mistakes and often challenging journeys we make to acquire skills and create knowledge. It also relies on stolen work from the brains of others\, and is remarkably costly for the economy and environment. We’ll explore neuroscience research on the consequences for brain health and demonstrate the benefits of making something ourselves. \nBring your own creativity\, enthusiasm and brains! \n \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “The New Workforce: Accelerating Productivity for the Future.” Much of the discussion will focus on how AI may reshape the way work is done moving forward. \nDRAFT SLIDES (*.pdf): NW Noggin_AI_and_Brain_5_2026 \nDRAFT SLIDES (*.ppt): NW Noggin_AI_and_Brain_5_2026 \nSTAY TUNED: More details on the way!
URL:https://nwnoggin.org/event/noggin-presents-ai-and-the-brain/
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SUMMARY:Noggins @ Sunnyside!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: NW Noggin @ Sunnyside Environmental School \nWHERE: Sunnyside Environmental School\, 3421 SE Salmon St\, Portland\, OR 97214 \nWHEN: Thursday\, October 8\, 1:00pm – 3:15pm! \nContacts: Asa Gervich & Jeremy Thomas\, 4th Grade Teachers\, Sunnyside School \n \nWe are thrilled to return to Jeremy and Asa’s lively classrooms this fall!  \n \nJOIN US!\nPlease contact griesar@pdx.edu and jleake@pdx.edu for to get involved  \nCOMMITTED PARTICIPANTS\n1. Bill Griesar\, PSU/OHSU/NW Noggin\n2. Jeff Leake\, PSU/NW Noggin\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.\n9.\n10.\n11.\n12.\n13.\n14.\n15. \nSee what we’ve done before!\nDo salmon laugh?\n \nWithout my amygdala\, would I get scared?\n \nLearning through mistakes!\n \nHow to visit public schools\n \nThank You Northwest Noggin!\n \nNeurons in Minecraft & More!\n \nA crayon in Homer’s brain\n \nWhat about the glia?
URL:https://nwnoggin.org/event/noggins-sunnyside-2/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Environmental School\, 3421 SE Salmon St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Noggins on the North Coast!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Outreach collaboration with TRIO in Astoria area public schools\nLEARN MORE ABOUT TRIO: Threshold through TRIO \nWHERE: Complimentary housing at The Y Astoria\, 514 12th Street\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, October 20 – Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 (REQUIRED: ARRIVAL TUESDAY; OUTREACH VISITS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 8:00am – 3:00pm) \nCONTACT: Lacey Guest\, TRIO Program Coordinator \n \nLIMITED OPPORTUNITY: Housing and meals provided. \nNoggin volunteers will spend three days visiting public schools with brains and art in Clatsop County this February\, with time to enjoy the dramatic North Coast of Oregon. Participants will stay at the beautiful Y in the heart of historic Astoria\, Oregon\, and enjoy meals from local breweries and restaurants! \nLEARN MORE: Threshold through TRIO \nCOMMITTED VOLUNTEERS\n1. Bill Griesar\, NW Noggin/PSU/OHSU\n2. Jeff Leake\, NW Noggin/PSU\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.  \nSee what we’ve done in Clatsop County before! \nBrain Cells Dance\n \nPre-K\, Fish and Logger Lobes!\n \nSignal from Noise on the Oregon Coast\n \nViking\, Shark\, Fishermen & Bandit Brains!\n \nClatsop Community Cortex\n\nNorth Coast Noggins: Art\, Alevins & Brains!\n \nAccumbens in Astoria
URL:https://nwnoggin.org/event/62315/
LOCATION:Astoria\, Oregon\, Astoria\, OR\, 97103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Noggin @ Clackamas Education Service District!
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Noggin visit with educators at Clackamas Education Service District \nWHERE: Clackamas Education Service District\, 13455 SE 97th Ave\, Clackamas\, OR 97015 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 19th\, 8:30am – noon (breakfast and lunch included!) \nCONTACT: Charlotte Gant\, Early Literacy Specialist\, Teaching and Learning\, Clackamas ESD \n \nAn opportunity to meet with K-12 educators in Clackamas County to talk about learning and our brains\, while demonstrating how community engagement\, neuroscience research\, noggins and art making benefit us all! \n \nCOMMITTED PARTICIPANTS\n1. Bill Griesar\, NW Noggin/PSU/OHSU\n2. Jeff Leake\, NW Noggin/PSU\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.\n9.\n10.
URL:https://nwnoggin.org/event/noggin-clackamas-education-service-district/
LOCATION:Clackamas Education Service District\, 13455 SE 97th Ave\, Clackamas\, OR\, 97015\, United States
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