About Flux
Mission Statement
Advance the science of brain and cognitive development through interdisciplinary and inclusive collaboration, cutting-edge brain and behavioral research, training the next generation of developmental neuroscientists, and knowledge dissemination.
Vision Statement
Foster excellence in developmental cognitive, affective, and social neuroscience, translating science through public engagement to meaningfully impact the lives of children and young people.
Purpose
The Flux Society’s purpose is to advance the understanding of human brain development by serving as a forum for professional and student scientists, physicians, and educators to: exchange information and educate the next generation of developmental cognitive neuroscience researchers; make widely available scientific research findings on brain development; encourage translational research to clinical populations; promote public information by discussing implications on the fields of education, health, juvenile law, parenting, and mental health, and encourage further progress in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience.
History
Founded in 2013, by Beatriz Luna, Brad Schlagger, Silvia Bunge and Bruce McCandliss, the Flux Society was created to foster a collaborative community for scientists focused on the development of brain processes supporting cognition and motivation. The inaugural Flux Congress in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established the annual event as a cornerstone for presenting cutting-edge research and networking.
Over the years, Flux has expanded its initiatives to include mentorship programs, outreach activities, and awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the field. Committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, the society continues to support its members and advance developmental cognitive neuroscience through innovative research and vibrant community engagement.
Flux: The Society for Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is registered as a non-profit corporation (Registration No. 4274168) under the law of the state of Pennsylvania as of 31 May 2014.
Board of Directors
Eveline Crone
President
Leiden University, Netherlands
Term: 2018-2025
Deanna Barch
Vice President
Washington University at St. Louis, USA
Term: 2020-2025
Damien Fair
Past President
University of Minnesota, USA
Term: 2018-2025
Margaret Sheridan
Treasurer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Term: 2020-2025
Jennifer Pfeifer
Secretary
University of Oregon, USA
Term: 2020-2025
Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus
Executive Chair for Education and Communication
Technion, Israel
Term: 2022-2025
Lucina Uddin
Director-at-Large
University of California Los Angeles, USA
Term: 2021-2025
Christian K. Tamnes
Director-at-Large
University of Oslo, Norway
Term: 2020-2024
Nikolaus Steinbeis
Director-at-Large
University College London, UK
Term: 2022-2025
Nim Tottenham
Director-at-Large
Columbia University, USA
Term: 2018-2025
Barbara Braams
Director-at-Large
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Term: 2023-2027
Jessica Cohen
Director-at-Large
University of Chapel Hill at North Carolina, USA
Term: 2023-2027
Niamh MacSweeney
Student/Trainee Committee Representative
University of Oslo, Norway
Term: 2023-2024
Phoebe Thomson
Student/Trainee Committee Representative
Child Mind Institute, USA
Term: 2023-2024
Flux Diversity Statement
The Flux Society is committed to upholding the principles of justice, diversity, equity and inclusivity in all of its activities. What does that mean for us? It means that these values are infused throughout all aspects of our Society. Flux is an international community of researchers studying brain and cognitive development from multiple perspectives and academic traditions. Our leadership and board of directors reflects our deep commitment to diversity and is composed of members of traditionally underrepresented groups from across the globe. We strive to ensure that our annual meetings showcase speakers from multiple backgrounds and identities across the range of career stages. We support a Diversity Working Group that actively engages with Flux members through affinity groups and workshops. We seek to champion research in developmental cognitive neuroscience which reflects the diversity of human experience in both our members and in the make-up of the populations investigated. We believe that diverse representation at all levels enhances the quality of the science we conduct. We value and honor the unique contributions that members of different ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, languages, nationalities, races, religions, sexual orientations and socioeconomic status bring to the Society. As such, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment at our events.
