At the University of Chicago, there are several ways undergraduate students can incorporate coursework which spans the breadth of neuroscience, reflecting the interests of a large and diverse faculty in such research areas as neurodevelopment, synaptic physiology, cortical circuits, sensation, perception, motor function, reward and addiction, cognitive neuroscience, computational neuroscience, neural networks, machine learning, and the neurobiology of disease neuroscience into their academic experiences and careers.
The new undergraduate neuroscience major offers a BA or BS in Neuroscience. Students may choose electives for breadth or focus on areas such as molecular or computational neuroscience. The Honors program involves a thesis based on significant experimental research.
Study neuroscience at University of Chicago’s Center in Paris during the fall quarter. Neuroscience majors are encouraged to apply.
Lunch with a Neuroscientist
Come learn about exciting research on campus. Faculty members with diverse interests will talk informally about their work. Check back closer to the fall quarter for upcoming lunch and tea dates.
This will not be a lecture with slides. Instead, this is an opportunity to have a conversation about the big questions that keep these scientists up at night, their thoughts about science, and a life informed by science. If you are interested in getting into research, this is an excellent way to narrow down the type of approaches and topics that are particularly appealing. Space is limited.
Lunch orders close 24 hours prior to the scheduled lunch, space is limited. Sign up now by clicking on the lunch or lunches that you are interested in and filling out the corresponding form. Note that no-shows will not be able to attend future lunches. Please email Neuromajor@uchicago.edu if you will not be able to attend.
Lunch with Wei wei, phdApril 16th, 2019 (Neural circuit function and development in the visual system)
Wei Lab's Research: We are interested in the synaptic basis of neural computation in the retina. Our current research is focused on understanding the developmental and adult patterns of synaptic connections underlying the retinal circuits, and determining how the specific wiring patterns impact visual processing.
Tea with the Undergraduate Major Director
Questions about classes? Summer internships?
Meet with the NSCI Major director to discuss opportunities available within the major. Sign up and come with all your questions.
All teas are scheduled for 5:00pm.
October 16th
October 23rd with Nichole FazioMeet with Nichole Fazio, Director of College Center for Research and Fellowships for this special tea.
For those of you who just can’t get enough neuroscience, consider joining a journal club. Two new journal clubs oriented specifically for undergraduate Neuroscience majors are starting up and two established journal clubs are open to more undergraduate members. Below is the information. Please email the contacts directly if you want to join.
Neurophilosophy
Schedule: Friday 2pm – 3pm (Green 117)
Contact: Clifford Workman (cliffworkman@uchicago.edu)
Neuroimmunology
Schedule: Friday 12pm –1pm (KCBD 9260)
Contact: Kishan Sangani (ksangani@uchicago.edu); Elaine Kouame (ekouame@uchicago.edu)
Computational Approaches to Cognitive Neuroscience
Schedule: Thursday 5pm – 6pm (SBRI J-400C/ Green room)
Contact: Barbara Peysakhovich (bpeysakhovich@uchicago.edu); Krithika Mohan (krmohan@uchicago.edu)
Biopsychology
Centered in Kay, London, Prendergast laboratories
Schedule: Monday 4pm – 5pm (BPSB#123)
Contact: Joe Gogola (gogola@uchicago.edu)
TTT is a mobile neuroscience lab, powered by UChicago to accelerate diversity in STEM. Using a multifaceted strategy, TTT engages not only students but also their teachers and families to accomplish their mission of creating a scientific community that reflects the diversity found on our city’s streets. To find out more about this program and how to get involved check out The Think Tank for more information.
The Neuroscience Education, Undergraduate Research & Outreach (NEURO) Club is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Chicago centered around those interested in the field of Neuroscience and educating the on-campus and surrounding community about Neuroscience. To find out more about this club and how to get involved The Neuro Club for more information.