Ms. Jamail is a local Houston poet and published author of The Sharp Edges of Water, Finis, and more.

In this interview, we will listen to some of the participant’s poems they have written since we last met.

Then, we will explore Ms. Jamail’s journey to becoming an accomplished author and her thoughts on the interplay between poetry and the human mind.

You can find Ms. Jamail here: https://www.angeliquejamail.com/

Aphasia is a communication disorder which lessens an individual’s ability to comprehend or formulate language.

In this interview, we will be discussing Mr. Harder’s journey through aphasia and how poetry has influenced him throughout.

Here's a link to Mark's poetry group for those with aphasia: https://poemsinspeech.com/

Dr. van Golen holds undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Psychology from Western Kentucky University and a PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Her career has focused on student success, including serving as the pre-health advisor, director of an NIH-funded training program, and teaching a variety of courses in Biological Sciences.

In addition, she acts as a Khan Academy ambassador and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer.

In this interview, we will explore Dr. van Golen's unique perspective on the intersection of neuroscience and poetry, and how these seemingly distinct fields can intertwine to enrich our understanding of the human mind and creative expression.

Find studies and research referenced here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_nlTmwkMiwVpRvBP1X4Ev3nlKed1vjkXz0UKw2EVws/edit?usp=sharing

An introduction to my story, and the beginning of many others.