Psych students showcase interactive displays during Psych Week 2024
By: John Benedict Cabrera
UST Psychology students filled the 3rd floor of the UST Main Building from February 19 to 22 with their interactive booths and art displays as part of Psychology Week 2024.
Inspired by the brain’s hemispheres, the UST Psychology Society organized interactive booths and art displays titled “B612: House of Psychology Phase 1.” The interactive booths were set up along the hallway of the Biological Sciences Department, where psychology freshmen students organized different games and events to delight participants with unique learning experiences.
Brain models, murder mysteries, and mystery machines were exhibited in the booths of the freshmen blocks. 1P1 presented a booth with a murder mystery that demonstrated how pain is felt and transferred. 1P2, on the other hand, used a Plinko machine to represent how information is delivered to our brains. 1P3 showcased the different neuroanatomical disorders with the use of their simplified imitations of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
Moreover, 1P4 brought the participants to a dream-like booth as they introduced concepts of Freud and McCarley. 1P5 presented a diverse representation of the brains using colorful brain models. Lastly, 1P6 demonstrated a pop-up book including several Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans connected with Brain Lobe Ailments.
“The exhibit was a spectacular sight to see since every booth, iba’t ibang brain structures and mechanism yung na-highlight. Nakaka-proud din lumibot sa hallway kasi yung booths namin, project siya from first sem pa and ngayon namin nakita yung product ng mga pinaghirapan namin before,” a first year psychology student said.
Artworks from the Psychology community were also presented along the hallways of the Chemistry Department. This side of the event comprises the Hall of Works, Freedom Wall, and photobooths.
“I am very fulfilled seeing my artwork displayed for the B612 because it was an opportunity to share what I enjoy, making art, with my college -mates. I believe it is through projects like B612 that we can all develop an appreciation for and understand the importance of authentic art and creativity even amidst our science-heavy coursework”, said Cheyanne Almirante, one of the participants for the Hall of Works.
