Join Us for Science: Polish Perspectives (SPP) MeetUp MIT 2025 “Neuroscience – From Molecules to Consciousness”
Dive into the mysteries of the brain at a tour de force gathering of neuroscientists, innovators, and community leaders at MIT. Hosted by the Polonium Foundation, this special edition of Science: Polish Perspectives is a celebration of the global Polish neuroscience diaspora.
Join us for evening networking!
Nov 7th, 7pm - 10pm
Want to network with us at Mentoring Espresso?
Nov 9th, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Can’t be with us at MIT? Join us online:
Time and venue
November 8th 2025, 9am (EST)
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Singleton Auditorium 46-3002
To reach Singleton Auditorium:
Please enter the building from Vassar Street (Building 46, 43 Vassar St) – see map for reference. You will find the entrance on the ground floor in the beige section of the building (no need to take any stairs). After entering, please head to the elevator on the right, take it to the 3rd floor, and turn right upon exiting the elevator. We will welcome you at the registration table.
Internet Access: Wi-Fi will be available under MIT Guest. Registration requires either an email address or SMS code.
What to Expect at SPP MeetUp MIT 2025?
Keynote
Gain breakthrough insights from a world-renowned expert at the intersection of neuroscience and innovation.
Thematic Sessions
· Engineering and New Technologies in Neuroscience
· From Consciousness to Cognition
· Neurobiology and Translational Therapies
Panel Discussion
“Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment” - Strategies for success, leadership, and well-being.
Workshop
Sharpen your soft skills essential for a thriving career.
Distinguished Guests
Leading neuroscientists, clinicians, and innovators from MIT, Harvard, and beyond.
Extras
☕ Coffee breaks & networking lunch
🛍️ Iconic Polonium tote bag featuring Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s portrait (Keep Calm and Curie On)
🌱 Sustainable science swag
🤝 Evening networking for lasting professional and personal connections
☕ Satellite event: Mentoring Espresso
Why Should You Attend?
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 brings together Polish roots and global neuroscience in a welcoming space for idea exchange, inspiration, and meaningful collaboration. From early-career researchers to seasoned experts, it is a chance to explore the brain and build long-lasting connections along the way.
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Speakers
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Event Agenda
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 is co-financed by the Senate of the Republic of Poland in support of Poles and the Polish diaspora (Senat-Polonia 2025). The event is also supported by the National Science Center (Poland).
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 to zadanie dofinansowane w ramach sprawowania opieki Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej nad Polonią i Polakami za granicą w 2025 roku. Wydarzenie jest również wspierane przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki.
Learn more about our co-funders: SENAT-POLONIA, NCN
Strategic Partners
Honorary Patronage
Community Partners
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 Coordinator
Anna Nawrocka, PhD