About Our Panelists

Dr. Clark is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on how learning and memory work in the brain. Using both human and animal models, he explores the brain structures responsible for forming and storing memories—offering deep insight into what makes human cognition so powerful (and sometimes so fragile). His work combines cognitive science and neuroscience to better understand conditions like amnesia, and he brings a passion for helping students explore how biology shapes our minds.

Dr. Mani is an AI innovator and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where he focuses on using artificial intelligence to scale human expertise and improve decision-making. With decades of experience in both academia and industry, he has built AI systems used in fields ranging from finance to early cancer detection. A pioneer in combining machine learning with real-world applications, Dr. Mani helps students think critically about the strengths—and current limitations—of the computational mind.

Dr. Geana works at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and computer science. Her research explores how humans make decisions and how we can model that behavior using computational tools. By studying both the biological brain and artificial systems, she helps bridge the gap between how people actually think and how machines simulate thinking. Dr. Geana mentors students interested in exploring how algorithms and the human mind influence each other—and how that understanding can shape the future of technology and mental health.