Articles from February 2026

Jan Wessel

Big questions, complex brains: how one psychological and brain sciences faculty member seeks to understand what makes us human

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Professor Jan Wessel has always been fascinated by the brain and how humans think. Now, he conducts his research in a collaborative approach unlike any other.
Isabella Muzzio

Muzzio discusses how memories are altered on Iowa Public Radio

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Isabel Muzzio, faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences grew up during a violent time in Argentina, but found that years later, some from her community viewed those events much differently. Today, she studies how memories are altered and joins the show to talk about how our politics impact our memories.