Maxine Annel· Research
MindSpring
NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center project on in-ear EEG for mental health, selected for UH RED Labs and the Neurable Research Kit
MindSpring is a research project developed under the NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center, using in-ear EEG for mental health. Data collection and product development have been ongoing since June 2024. Within the project, I’ve designed an experimental protocol and led EEG data collection for the emotional component, work that will be used into my current doctoral research focus on emotions.
RED Labs Summer Accelerator
In summer 2024, the team was selected for the RED Labs Summer Accelerator Program at the University of Houston’s Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. RED Labs accepts roughly 10 teams each summer out of a competitive applicant pool. Over 12 weeks, the team completed a curriculum on startup fundamentals, including customer discovery and legal and IP office hours, alongside one-on-one mentorship. The program culminated in the Bayou Startup Showcase.
Neurable Research Kit
MindSpring was selected to receive a Neurable research kit, providing access to Neurable’s EEG technology integrated into everyday wearables for testing and validation.
Industry Partnership
MindSpring has been developed in collaboration with Ferguson Control Systems.
Partner Institutions
- NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center, University of Houston
- University of Houston, Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (RED Labs)
- Ferguson Control Systems
- Neurable
Follow Along
Follow MindSpring on Instagram: @mindspring.life
