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  • Dark green background with neurons, bottom half has grey text block, a photo of Dr. Yu, and a yellow division line. The top right corner has the Weber State University logo (white circle, brain in center, Neuroscience #WeberBrains). Text reads: Neuropolitics Lecture with Liya Yu. March 18, 2026 at Noon. Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall (Lindquist Hall 101) or via Zoom. ""What's happening inside my enemy's brain? Using neuropolitics to overcome dehumanization and polarization in liberal democracies" Join the Neuroscience Program annd the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service as they welcome neuropolitical theorist and political scientist, Dr. Liya Yu. Yu authored Vulnerable Minds: The Neuropolitics of Divided Societies and Brain over Morality: How Neuropolitics Strengthens Social Solidarity. She was educated at the University of Cambridge and Columbia University and has taught and researched in the US, Europe and Asia. She was nominated for the Progressive Science Voices Award Berlin 2024 and is the youngest board member of the German Federation of Scientists. She is affiliated with LMU Munich and the University of the Arts Berlin, and lives in Berlin." At the bottom is the Weber State University logo.

    Neuroscience Lecture Series – Neuropolitics

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    The Neuroscience Program is thrilled to co-host our next speaker with the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service, Dr. Liya Yu! Dr. Yu will be presenting virtually next Wednesday, March 18th, 12-1:30pm via Zoom. If you'd like to enjoy snacks and watch her presentation together, please join us in LH 101 for […]