Mellon Research Fellow: F. Elizabeth Jones
Extraordinary Experiences and the Nature of Consciousness
College: Reynolds Community College
Faculty mentor: Dr. Robinson
Project summary: This paper explores the enduring mystery of consciousness, examining how it is defined across various fields like philosophy, neuroscience, and spirituality. It specifically investigates the lack of scientific consensus on where consciousness originates and how "extraordinary experiences" might help us better understand the nature of our inner lives.