
The event at Muskingum Library Colloquium on Wednesday, March 11, Emily O’Brian, a nurse practitioner, answered prepared questions. 
The Muskingum Colloquium on Psychology and Neuroscience was well attended by students and community members despite fears about the COVID-19 virus. 
Dr. Kent Hasseler answers questions asked by the moderator. This was Muskingum’s first-ever panel like this. 
Dr. Kent Hasseler works with people who experienced brain injury. Dr. Ken Hasseler chose a career as a clinical neuropsychologist. 
Dr. Kent Hasseler explains his motivation to get a degree in the field of neurology. He was drawn to the field because he was interested in serving and helping people. 
Emily O’Brian, a Nurse Practitioner, works at Genesis, a hospital in Zanesville. She studied at Ohio University to obtain her undergraduate degree. 
Dr. Kent Hasseler explained his first jobs after college. His interest in serving others led him to work with children and underprivileged families. 
At the Muskingum Library Colloquium on Wednesday, 11, 2020, the esteemed panelists relax before the moderator takes the floor. They are gathered for the Muskingum University Neuroscience and Psychology Professional Panel Discussion”. 
Taylor Hammond is an Ohio [State] graduate. His expertise is in the field of developmental disability and early attention issues. 
Sarah Mcaninch asks panelists: “What are the benefits of your position?” All panelists agreed that the biggest benefit is helping people. 
Goodies are plentiful for Colloquium attendees. Perhaps few were eaten because the panelists were just too interesting. 
Sarah Mcaninch asks the panel the question: “What truly is the hardest part of your career?” Panelists had a variety of answers to this question. 
The hardest part of Taylor Hammond’s career is understanding that not everyone can be saved. She expressed that dealing with red tape sometimes made a case harder to fix. 
After the panel, Emily O’Brian and Dr. Bryan Bjornstad talk about Geneses. Each panelist received a small gift for their participation. 
Taylor Hammond and Dr. Kent Hasseler chat after the panel concluded. They both appeared to enjoy participating in the successful first professional panel at Muskingum University.
