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J Wolny is a Ph.D. student in Clinical Science within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. J is interested in taking a racially- and culturally- informed approach to examining mental health phenomena. In their free time, J enjoys practicing yoga and meditation, in addition to cooking for loved ones.

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Racial biases in neuroscience research methods: Electroencephalography (EEG) & black hair

Posted October 22, 2022 by J Wolny

[A headshot of a woman staring deeply at the camera with her hands covering part of her face.]

The lyrics “Don’t touch my hair, when it’s the feelings I wear,” sung by the widely acclaimed musician Solange, express how hair can be an extension of one’s identity for many in the Black community. However important hair is to many Black individuals, cultural sensitivity in working with Black clients and research participants is often absent from basic neuroscience research training…

How rat behavior may inform our understanding of racism

Posted April 2, 2022 by J Wolny

[A white rat and black rat facing each other, peering inquisitively.]

Imagine that you wake up in a small room with no doors. You quickly realize that there is no way out. Oh, shoot. Further, you see that there is another individual trapped in a small cylindrical Plexiglas container in the middle of this arena, with barely any room to move. You are not sure what the consequences could be if you go investigate—something could hurt you. Someone may grab you and trap you in a claustrophobia-inducing container as well. The first thought that comes to mind may be the Saw movie series, so you would likely be reluctant. The question is: would you attempt to free this individual in the face of these risks…

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