Looking for ways to get involved in the neuroscience community at UCLA? Please consider joining one of the following student organizations on campus!
Neuroscience Undergraduate Society (NUS)
NUS is an entirely student-run club for current undergraduate UCLA students who are interested in Neuroscience. Although a majority of our members are Neuroscience majors and minors, students of any major may join. Events include faculty luncheons, neuroscience seminars, lab placement fairs, career and graduate school panels, socials, and many more.
Email: presidentnus@gmail.com
InterAxon
InterAxon is an undergraduate-led neuroscience outreach group established at UCLA in affiliation with the Brain Research Institute (BRI). Through our outreach efforts, our organization aims to support Title I schools, which describe K-12 schools with an economically disadvantaged student base. Externally, InterAxon members visit schools, deliver presentations, and organize large-scale events like the annual Los Angeles Brain Bee and our annual Science Fair. By doing so, InterAxon has greatly expanded the outreach capabilities of the BRI, with school visits throughout the academic year. Internally, members are involved in projects such as developing posters, infographics, demonstrations, and animated videos as helpful resources and materials for students. Our goal is to expose learners early to neuroscience and to build their confidence in exploring STEM fields in the future!
Email: ucla.interaxon@gmail.com
CruX UCLA
As UCLA’s premier neurotechnology organization, we aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and connections to contribute to this growing field. Neurotech is an interdisciplinary study that aims to explore research that connects the nervous system and technical components like electrodes and computers to unlock new human capabilities.
Our yearly events include participation in intercollegiate brain-computer interface (BCI) competitions, technical workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking with academic and industry professionals. Whether your passions include neuroscience, engineering, entrepreneurship, and/or ethics, CruX has a place for you!
Email: cruxneurotech@g.ucla.edu
Nu Rho Psi – UCLA Chapter
Nu Rho Psi is the National Honor Society in Neuroscience, a non profit, grass roots organization for neuroscience students. The organization was established in 2006, and the UCLA chapter will be officially approved for this fall. 97 other chapters exist across the country, and membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Email: nurhopsiucla@gmail.com