# Event Details - **Event Name**: After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore how dopamine, emotion, and attention work together to shape what your brain remembers and what it lets fadeAbout this EventA Conversation on Dopamine, Memory, and the Moments That StickJoin us for Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember, an engaging exploration of how dopamine, attention, emotion, and reward work together to shape the memories we keep. Together, we'll unpack the fascinating science behind why certain experiences stick with us, why others fade, and how our brains decide what moments are worth remembering.What We'll Cover:• How your brain creates memories - Explore how the brain takes in information, processes experiences, and turns certain moments into lasting memories.• The role of dopamine in memory - Discover how dopamine, reward, and motivation influence what captures our attention and what gets stored for later.• Why some moments stick - Examine how emotion, novelty, attention, and personal significance can make certain experiences more memorable than others.Whether you're fascinated by neuroscience, curious about why you remember certain moments but forget others, or simply want to better understand how your brain works, you'll leave with a new appreciation for the incredible process happening behind the scenes every time you experience something new.Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.About The Speaker:Jacinda Taggett is a Program Administrator and neuroscience communicator based in Boston, Massachusetts, currently supporting a neurology research group at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. After training as a cognitive neuroscientist, including doctoral research at UCLA focused on the mechanisms of learning and memory, she shifted her focus toward science communication and public engagement. She is the founder of Academic Memories, a volunteer science communication organization with over 60 contributors, and of Remember Magazine, which gives college students hands-on experience in science journalism. Her neuroscience content on TikTok has earned over 3.5 million likes, and her work has been featured in outlets like The Boston Globe. She holds a BS in Quantitative Psychology from UC Davis and is pursuing an MS in Science Communication at Stony Brook University, with a focus on dopamine, cognition, and making neuroscience accessible to general audiences.Good to know before you come:Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation emailArrive early to grab a drink and get settledThe speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterwardThis is a participatory eventSeating is limited to keep the experience intimateAgenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMDoors Open & Drinks FlowInfo: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMGuided Experience / TalkInfo: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMQ&A / ReflectionInfo: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMSocial Time & ConnectionInfo: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/after5boston-dopamine-and-memory-how-your-brain-decides-what-to-remember/100001998151714567 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-09-15T22:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: West End (address found in email confirmation) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.99, max: 29.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: West End (address found in email confirmation) - **lat**: 42.3652917 - **long**: -71.0646337 - **full address**: West End (address found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2a48d6509a574bb3b53e73cb9cc5971749e9bc8a8dc8877fff183b14f15bc2bf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787183059 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember being held? - **A:** After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at West End (address found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember? - **A:** After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember? - **A:** After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember is organized by After 5 Society. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "After5Boston - Dopamine & Memory: How Your Brain Decides What To Remember", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2a48d6509a574bb3b53e73cb9cc5971749e9bc8a8dc8877fff183b14f15bc2bf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787183059", "startDate": "2026-09-15T18:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-15T20:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/boston/after5boston-dopamine-and-memory-how-your-brain-decides-what-to-remember/100001998151714567", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "West End (address found in email confirmation)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Address found in email confirmation", "postalCode": "02114", "addressLocality": "Boston", "addressRegion": "MA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.3652917", "longitude": "-71.0646337" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore how dopamine, emotion, and attention work together to shape what your brain remembers and what it lets fade", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-15T20:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-19", "lowPrice": "29.99", "highPrice": "29.99", "price": "29.99", "url": "https://allevents.in/boston/after5boston-dopamine-and-memory-how-your-brain-decides-what-to-remember/100001998151714567" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/boston/after5boston-dopamine-and-memory-how-your-brain-decides-what-to-remember/100001998151714567", "price": "29.99", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "After 5 Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/after-5-society/27311938", "description": "After 5 Society believes learning belongs outside the classroom. 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