Ron Anderson, PhD @DoctorRinny@qoto.org

Let's start out with something fun! These images show FFF and SLA #3dprinting printouts of a high-resolution T1 #mri scan of my brain. I created them using some basic neuroimaging software, 3D modeling software, and my scan data. Some research labs make such prints as gifts for their #neuroimaging study participants. I already had my data from trial runs of our studies.

The (somewhat transparent) model was done on an SLA (resin) printer at about 40% actual size. I'm planning to do a life-size print eventually, but the printer is too small to hold my brain, so I'll need to print one hemisphere at a time and do some hand tool work.

The other two prints were done on an FFF 3d printer at life-size scale using glow-in-the-dark filament (a real kick at halloween to decorate with glowing models of your own brain).

I teach a technology innovation course for first-year business students and I love taking these models in after talking to them about 3D manufacturing and its applications (particularly in medicine). It is also fun to show students my T1 and fMRI data and say "here's proof your professor has a brain!"

#Freesurfer
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#blender

#introduction
This should be my last introduction toot! I mentioned my professional focus (#neuroimaging #neuroscience signal analysis) in my last toot. Now, for my other non-research engagements...

I am a #maker who uses tools like #programming #arduino #msp430 #raspberrypi #electronics and #3dprinting to prototype fun projects. I have my own fleet of 3d printers and support equipment.

As a signal processing engineer, I'm also very interested in #sdr (software-defined radio). I'm working on two pet projects right now employing SDR and my maker tools for backyard #radio #astronomy and satellite signal reception. While not entirely novel end-goals, the work is very engaging and rewarding! I hope to package the results for science outreach in #steam in the near future.

Everyone should expect neuroimaging research toots from me as well as updates on my projects and resources for #STEM and #STEAM engagement in the classroom. I hope to contribute to #edutoot by sharing my demos, resources, and projects for bringing innovative thinking, science, and engineering into the classroom.

I love #biking and outdoor activities. I'm a novice in #photograpy (microscope as well as DSLR) and am looking for hints and suggestions for my entry into #astrophotography . Any advice? Let me know! I have a strong love of #fish and #aquariums, so expect my gushing about fish on occasion. I also have a pet parakeet, so expect some bird antics along the way! It can't all be work and seriousness, after all!

So bummed I can’t attend #sfn #sfn22 #neuroscience this year. However, I’ve much appreciated seeing glimpses of upcoming posters! Safe travels to all participating this year! I look forward to the online discourse surrounding this year’s gathering!

I may lack sufficient reach at this point to get meaningful responses to this poll, but here it goes... and please feel free to boost for reach!

Would you be interested in a free (virtual) #PsychoPy training workshop? If so, select your preferred option in the survey. You can also reply if you want me to "at" you with more details later.

I will be conducting training for my new research collaborators in early 2023 and could open it up to those outside the lab if there is sufficient interest.

Disclaimer: I'm NOT affiliated with PsychoPy and don't develop it, but I do use it.

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#python
#psychopy

Greetings all! Ron here again. I would like to share more details about my research focus. This is the first of several toots I'll post introducing my reasons for being on Mastodon.

As an assistant professor, I focus mostly on signal and image processing in neuroscience applications. My platforms of choice are #FSL #SPM #EEGLAB #PsychoPy #MATLAB #R and #Python Programming. If you are working with these tools, feel free to "at" me any time if I can help or you know something interesting! I also have worked in #ComputationalNeuroscience, particularly in simulating neural networks with Hodgkin-Huxley equations. That was some years ago, but mathematical modeling never gets old!

I look forward to sharing my work with the community as well as learning more about what each of you are doing!

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#Introduction

Hi all: Less Twitter #migration and more Mastodon exploration. I’m a university professor, technology educator, data analyst, and futurist. I’m intrigued by all things #tech ; #data ; #programming ; #iot ; #ai ; #entrepreneurship ; #neuroscience ; #outdoors ; #biking ; #photography and many other things I have yet to discover! Filed under: #electrical #engineer currently living in a #business college world.