Students at UW-Stout are getting the chance to learn about how the brain functions in a new way.

UW-Stout teachers and students held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the C-NERVE lab.

C-NERVE stands for cognitive-neuroscience education and research valued experience.

Students showed off their research in measuring brainwaves, muscle tension and eye movement.

Teachers say the lab is advanced and will allow students to learn about psychology hands-on with new technology and equipment.

"Students are learning psychology in a very different way," said UW-Stout Psychology Professor Richard Tafalla.

Teachers say they expect about 300 students to use the lab each year.

They say the lab will offer helpful hands-on experience for students majoring in all science-related fields.