Math Therapy What neuroscience actually says about gender & math w/ Sarah McKay
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A lot of brain-related questions often come up on this podcast, like:
- Is there a difference in math ability between genders?
- Is there even such a thing as a "math brain"?
- What about the left brain right brain / math vs creativity debate?
And every time, Vanessa says "I need to speak to an expert about this!" Well, when she heard today's guest on the Mel Robbins Podcast talking about brain science and gender, she knew she had found her neuroscientist.
Dr. Sarah McKay joins Math Therapy to debunk some common myths around our brains and math abilities, and offers science-backed advice on how to amplify the message that everyone has equal potential to learn math.
Links mentioned:
- Sarah McKay on the Mel Robbins Podcast
- Watch her TedTalk "Indulge your neurobiology"
- Cimpian Cognitive Development Lab
About Sarah: (Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
Dr. Sarah McKay is an Oxford-educated neuroscientist, author, and science communicator specializing in women’s brain health, hormones, and lifespan brain development. She’s the author of The Women’s Brain Book and founder of The Neuroscience Academy. She’s passionate about debunking popular myths about the brain—especially when it comes to gender and intelligence.
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