‘ScanFest’ sessions teach students the ins and outs of using an MRI machine for research

Brown University students can practice using an MRI by operating a mock scanner which looks and sounds like a real MRI machine but doesn't have any magnets. Photos by Corrie Pikul/Brown University.
Corrie Pikul

As part of a class taught by Brown neuroscientist David Badre, undergraduates embrace the rare opportunity to conduct experiments and engage in research with state-of-the-art MRI technology.