Community Engagement
The DANSOM Lab is committed to sharing our research findings with the broader community and supporting meditation practice through evidence-based guidance.
Wellness Sessions & Workshops
We regularly organize and participate in wellness sessions, meditation workshops, and community events to promote mindfulness and contemplative practices.
🧘 DISC 2025 - Yoga & Wellness Session
Wellness session led by Everybody Wellness, Lansing at the 10th Anniversary DISC Conference.
View Event🧘 CPAL 2025 - Wellness Session
Wellness session led by Devin O'Rourke at the Conference on Parsimony and Learning (CPAL) 2025.
Learn More🧘 CPAL 2024 - Wellness Session
Wellness session led by Devin O'Rourke at the Conference on Parsimony and Learning (CPAL) 2024.
Learn More🧘 DISC 2023 - Wellness Session
Wellness and meditation session led by Devin O'Rourke at DISC 2023.
View Event🧘 DISC 2022 - Wellness & MAPS Session
Wellness workshop led by Devin O'Rourke at DISC 2022.
View Photos🧘 CMSE & SLIM Group Sessions
Regular wellness and meditation sessions for the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) and the SLIM research group.
Other Outreach Activities
🎓 Student Involvement
We actively engage undergraduate and graduate students through research assistantships, independent studies, and collaborative projects, fostering the next generation of contemplative neuroscience researchers.
🎤 Public Talks
Lab members present at conferences, universities, and community events, sharing our research on the neural mechanisms of meditation and practical implications for meditation practice.
🤝 Practice Community
Collaboration with local meditation communities, including Harmony Collective in Ypsilanti, to ensure our research remains grounded in authentic practice traditions.
📰 Media & Outreach
Engaging with media outlets to communicate our findings to broader audiences and promote evidence-based understanding of meditation's effects on the brain and well-being.
Collaboration Opportunities
We welcome collaborations with:
- Meditation teachers and communities
- Mental health professionals interested in contemplative interventions
- Researchers in related fields (neuroscience, psychology, data science)
- Healthcare organizations exploring meditation-based therapies
If you're interested in collaborating with the DANSOM Lab, please reach out to us at chhabr26@msu.edu.