Neuroscientist, researcher Randy Stout, how learning works and how to do it better

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Dr. Randy Stout, Neuroscientist

Dr. Randy Stout joins our podcast again to discuss how learning works, new theories on the cutting edge of neuroscience, and more. Host Warren Stout of Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie (Randy’s older brother ) asks Dr. Stout about how learning works in the context of jiu jitsu, MMA, and wrestling.  This conversation is both interesting and practical. Learn about what science says about how the brain works in the context of learning new skills.  Randy also discusses different theories in basic brain research.  In addition to his brain research work Randy also directs NYIT ‘s Medical innovation center where he also has important input on diverse projects involving AR/VR use in research and training of medical students, motion capture, therapy for special needs children, imaging technology, and using AI tools to understand research data, to name a few highlights.  Randy was, in his teen years an amateur boxer. He was a decorated high school wrestler, and a nationally ranked wrestler for Cornell University graduating with an undergraduate degree in cell biology in 2004.  He also earned a blue belt under Shawn Williams while he as doing graduate work at UC Riverside.