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Jordan Harrod on being an AI researcher and educator

Jun 29, 2021

Jordan Harrod, a PhD candidate at Harvard-MIT specializing in neuromodulation and AI, shares her insights on balancing graduate studies with a popular YouTube channel. She discusses the intersection of neuroscience and machine learning, showcasing her cutting-edge research on enhancing treatments for pain and consciousness. Harrod also reflects on her journey in science communication, making complex topics accessible, and emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, revealing how hobbies fuel her creativity.

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Intro

5min

Bridging Neuroscience and Machine Learning

18min

Exploring Neuromodulation and Anesthesia Research

4min

Journey Through Education and Communication

15min

Balancing Graduate Studies with Content Creation

4min

Balancing Act: Work and Life in Graduate School

4min

Literary Favorites and Creative Pursuits

3min

An interview with Jordan Harrod, a PhD Candidate in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program, a YouTuber who creates educational videos about AI, and an advocate for evidence-based policy.

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Check out her channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanHarrod

Detailed bio: Jordan Harrod is a Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics at the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program. Her research focuses on using neuromodulation to understand pain and consciousness, and using neurotechnology and machine learning to develop new tools for brain stimulation. She is also a significant communicator and educator focused on AI, with her YouTube channel having many videos on how we interact with artificial intelligence in our daily lives, and she is also the Chief Operating Officer of the MIT Science Policy Review, a peer-reviewed science policy journal.

Music: Deliberate Thought, Inspired by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)