Rutvik Desai
@rutvikdesai.bsky.social
Cognitive neuroscientist • Neural basis of semantics, language • Professor at U of South Carolina
In addition to the 7 jobs in brain/language at University of South Carolina, we also have a philosophy job on issues related to AI
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Assistant Professor in Philosophical Issues in Artificial Intelligence, University of South Carolina
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September 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
In addition to the 7 jobs in brain/language at University of South Carolina, we also have a philosophy job on issues related to AI
philjobs.org/job/show/29754
philjobs.org/job/show/29754
Seven faculty positions in language/brain health at University of South Carolina!
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September 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Seven faculty positions in language/brain health at University of South Carolina!
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New version of SCOPE is out! It is the largest metabase of psycholinguistic properties of words.
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SCOPE: The South Carolina Psycholinguistic Metabase - Department of Psychology | University of South Carolina
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August 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New version of SCOPE is out! It is the largest metabase of psycholinguistic properties of words.
sc.edu/study/colleg...
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3d printing your own brain has never been easier, thanks to this fantastic tool by my colleague Chris Rorden.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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brain2print AI powered web tool for creating 3D printable brain models - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - brain2print AI powered web tool for creating 3D printable brain models
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May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
3d printing your own brain has never been easier, thanks to this fantastic tool by my colleague Chris Rorden.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Had an exciting day at the IMB conference on AI meets the Brain. With Jack Gallant, Leila Wehbe, Khalid Malik, and our local speakers.
March 31, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Had an exciting day at the IMB conference on AI meets the Brain. With Jack Gallant, Leila Wehbe, Khalid Malik, and our local speakers.
Looking forward to our conference today with outstanding speakers Wehbe, Gallant, and Malik!
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2025 Conference: AI and the brain - College of Arts and Sciences | University of South CarolinaSearchUSC FacebookUSC InstagramUSC X
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March 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Looking forward to our conference today with outstanding speakers Wehbe, Gallant, and Malik!
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Finally it's here, in the flesh!!!
March 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Finally it's here, in the flesh!!!
At the Stand Up For Science protests today
March 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
At the Stand Up For Science protests today
Happening today! For those in Columbia, SC, the event is 12-4 at the State Capitol. See you there.
March 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Happening today! For those in Columbia, SC, the event is 12-4 at the State Capitol. See you there.
In the mid-20th century, it wasn't unusual for universities to turn down research grants. Grants would pay for equipment and supplies to do the research. But the university would be on the hook for providing physical facilities, utilities, support staff, etc. Taking a grant could be a net -ve. 1/4
February 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
In the mid-20th century, it wasn't unusual for universities to turn down research grants. Grants would pay for equipment and supplies to do the research. But the university would be on the hook for providing physical facilities, utilities, support staff, etc. Taking a grant could be a net -ve. 1/4
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Academic workers across the country are organizing to call on our congressional representatives on Thursday, 1/30, at 3pm ET / 12pm PT to demand these restrictions be lifted immediately.
There will be a training over zoom at the beginning of the event.
Join us!
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There will be a training over zoom at the beginning of the event.
Join us!
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Join researchers across the country in fighting restrictions on the NIH
Please click the link to complete this form.
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January 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Academic workers across the country are organizing to call on our congressional representatives on Thursday, 1/30, at 3pm ET / 12pm PT to demand these restrictions be lifted immediately.
There will be a training over zoom at the beginning of the event.
Join us!
form.jotform.com/250226137228...
There will be a training over zoom at the beginning of the event.
Join us!
form.jotform.com/250226137228...
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Meanwhile, the largest government biomedical research enterprise in the world is still shut down.
Inbox: Warren, McGovern, Lawmakers Blast Trump’s Inaction on High Egg Prices
Lawmakers lay out six executive actions that could lower costs.
“We urge you to make good on your campaign promise to lower food prices for American families.”
Lawmakers lay out six executive actions that could lower costs.
“We urge you to make good on your campaign promise to lower food prices for American families.”
January 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Meanwhile, the largest government biomedical research enterprise in the world is still shut down.
Game Day in the lab to celebrate start of new year!
January 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Game Day in the lab to celebrate start of new year!
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Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.
At 18, India's Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world chess champion ever
Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.
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December 12, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Dommaraju unseated China's Ding Liren to become the new world chess champion. "Every chess player wants to experience this moment, and very few get the chance," Dommaraju said after the match.
The Rosette Nebula yesterday through my small telescope. It is 5200 light years away and 130 light years wide. It is a nursery of stars, with about 2500 young stars in the central region.
December 5, 2024 at 9:58 PM
The Rosette Nebula yesterday through my small telescope. It is 5200 light years away and 130 light years wide. It is a nursery of stars, with about 2500 young stars in the central region.
New paper on a novel test for LLMs and their limitations
November 18, 2024 at 12:25 AM
New paper on a novel test for LLMs and their limitations
Australia was great as well. Thoroughly enjoyed Brisbane and Melbourne. I don't know why they put such a nice country so far away from everyone. Or maybe it is nice *because* it is far away from everyone. Had my Vegemite, got packs of Tim Tam, and already play cricket. So I am half Australian now.
November 5, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Australia was great as well. Thoroughly enjoyed Brisbane and Melbourne. I don't know why they put such a nice country so far away from everyone. Or maybe it is nice *because* it is far away from everyone. Had my Vegemite, got packs of Tim Tam, and already play cricket. So I am half Australian now.
SNL in Brisbane was very nice. Invited speakers were refreshing and many good posters as well.
November 5, 2024 at 1:33 AM
SNL in Brisbane was very nice. Invited speakers were refreshing and many good posters as well.
All right, here we go. My first social media account. I have no Facebook, twitter, or Instagram. (Had Google+ but I am sure that doesn't count.)
November 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM
All right, here we go. My first social media account. I have no Facebook, twitter, or Instagram. (Had Google+ but I am sure that doesn't count.)