Thursday, February 20, 2025

From Brain Science to Lion Dance

 

Neuroscience major Amanda Trieu keeps an ancient art alive on UMD’s campus. 



As a neuroscience major who wants to be a dentist, Trieu studies the intricacies of the human nervous system, examining how the brain influences physical health and behavior. Her coursework focuses on understanding what makes people tick from the inside out.

But when she steps away from her studies and internships with local dental practices, Trieu finds time to explore a different kind of head space as a performer inside the ornate head of a traditional lion dance costume.


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