FAQ
Because asking questions is generally how science works.
What does Dr. Alexa Wheeler do?
I'm a neuroscientist, scientific communicator, educator, and advisor. I work with people and organizations through speaking, scientific consulting, mentoring, and tutoring, usually somewhere around neuroscience, behavior, research, or making complicated science easier to understand.
What neuroscience topics does Alexa speak about?
My work spans neuroscience, addiction and substance use, decision-making, cognition, behavior, pharmacology, and related topics. I'm especially interested in taking complicated science and turning it into something an audience can actually follow, remember, and use.
Is Alexa available for keynote speaking on neuroscience and addiction?
Yes. I'm available for keynotes, invited talks, panels, workshops, guest lectures, podcasts, and other speaking engagements. Neuroscience and the science of addiction are particular areas of expertise, but certainly not the only things I talk about.
Can Alexa create a neuroscience talk or workshop for a specific audience?
Absolutely. Tell me who's in the room, what you want to explore, and what you want people to leave understanding. I'll shape the science and the delivery around the audience rather than pulling a standard talk off the shelf.
What types of neuroscience consulting and contract projects does Alexa take on?
Research design, literature review, scientific analysis and interpretation, writing, and scientific communication are all in my wheelhouse. I'm also open to collaborations, contract work, and interesting projects that could use a neuroscientist in the room.
Does Alexa work with companies, universities, schools, and other organizations?
Yes. I'm happy working across academic, educational, nonprofit, and professional settings. If you have a project, event, research question, or idea that involves neuroscience or the life sciences, tell me what you're working on and we can see if I'm a good fit.
Who is neuroscience mentoring best suited for?
Students and early-career scientists navigating research, graduate school, career decisions, or simply trying to figure out what comes next. I recently navigated a lot of those decisions myself, which is part of what I bring to the conversation.
What's the difference between tutoring and mentoring?
Tutoring helps you understand what you're learning. Mentoring helps you navigate where you're going. Sometimes you need a little of both.
What subjects and levels does Alexa tutor?
I work with advanced high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, primarily in neuroscience, biology, pharmacology, and related life sciences. That can include difficult coursework, exam preparation, literature review, or simply getting a complicated concept to finally click.
What if my project doesn't fit neatly into speaking, consulting, mentoring, or tutoring?
Reach out anyway. Interesting projects rarely organize themselves around website navigation. Tell me what you have in mind, and we'll figure out whether I'm the right person for it.