Before the Brain and Behavior Institute began, I was interested in memory for personal and professional reasons.  I was hoping to hear a range of stories about everything from memorization to repression.  I am interested in the conflict between memorization and thinking in education.  However I was disappointed in terms of depth and detail by the institute’s treatment of this topic.  Conversely, I recognize that the program provided me with information and opportunities to pursue this inquiry outside of the discussion/lecture.