FAQ
What does Dr. Alexa Wheeler do?
I am a neuroscientist, scientific communicator, educator, and mentor. While my focus in graduate school was decision-making, addiction, and sex differences, I am an expert in fundamental neuroscience topics and content. I specifically engage with people and organizations working within the realm of neuroscience, cognition, behavior, and/or biological research.
What neuroscience topics does Alexa speak about?
I am particularly interested in taking complex neuroscience topics and using compelling storytelling to translate information into digestible content for anyone to understand. I specially enjoy speaking about addiction/substance use disorders, cognition/behavior, and sex differences. However, if you have a specific neuroscience subject you'd like to hear from me, I am happy to speak on it.
Is Alexa available for keynote speaking on neuroscience and addiction?
Yes! I am available for keynotes, invited talks, panels, workshops, guest lectures, podcasts, and other speaking engagements. Drug addiction, cognition, and hormones are my particular interests, but I am happy to speak on various neuroscience topics.
Can Alexa create a neuroscience talk or workshop for a specific audience?
Yes! Tell me what you wish to explore, who the audience is, and what you want as the ultimate takeaway for the talk/workshop/event. I will cater the science and my speaking towards a specific audience based on attendees.
What types of neuroscience consulting and contract projects does Alexa take on?
My consulting expertise spans research/experimental design, literature review, scientific analysis and interpretation, writing, and scientific communication. I'm also open to collaborations, contract work, and interesting projects that would benefit from a neuroscientist's input.
Does Alexa work with companies, universities, schools, and other organizations?
Yes. My services span academic, educational, nonprofit, and professional settings. I am happy to discuss a project, event, research question, or idea that involves neuroscience or the life sciences.
Who is neuroscience mentoring best suited for?
Students and early-career scientists navigating difficult research questions/methods, graduate school troubles, or uncertain career decisions. As a recent PhD graduate, I navigated a lot of those decisions myself. I can offer my unique expertise to help you succeed in professional school.
What's the difference between tutoring and mentoring?
Tutoring is for students who need help with specific material from class in order to succeed on a test or exam. Mentoring is for students and/or early career individuals looking for guidance from someone who has walked in their footsteps before.
What subjects and levels does Alexa tutor?
I work with advanced high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. My specialties are in neuroscience, neuroanatomy, cellular biology, pharmacology, and basic math. I am happy to assist with difficult coursework and related material, test preparation, or even just help in understanding a complicated class concept.
What if my project doesn't fit neatly into speaking, consulting, mentoring, or tutoring?
Reach out anyways! Interesting projects sometimes don't fit neatly into specific website subcategories. Tell me what you have in mind, and we'll figure out whether I'm the right person for it.
