Spring 2024 Quarter Workshops
WEEK 1: Neuroscience Major/Minor Information Session
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 @ Noon via Zoom
Are you interested in switching your major to neuroscience? Or declaring the neuroscience minor? Attendees will learn the following: The steps to declare the major/minor, lower division major/minor requirements, upper division major/minor requirements and learn about the departmental honors program.
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WEEK 2: How to Create Neuroscience Poster
Monday, April 8th, 2024 @ 4PM in Gonda 1357
uNSIDP Chair, Dr. Stephanie White will lead this workshop on how to prepare for Neuroscience Poster Day. If you are enrolled in NS 199/198AB, DOPA Team or Project Brainstorm, please consider attending.
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Winter 2024 Quarter Workshops
WEEK 1: Neuroscience Capstone Options Overview
Monday, January 8th, 2024 @ Noon via Zoom
This workshop will cover the three different capstone options for students pursuing the Neuroscience major (independent research, lab methods, Project Brainstorm & DOPA-Team) and review the process for how to enroll in the independent research contract courses (NEUROSC 199A/B and NEUROSC 198A/B).
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WEEK 2: Departmental Honors Information Session
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 @ Noon via Zoom
This workshop will provide an overview of the departmental honors program, including honors contracts, capstone requirement, and honors seminar (NEUROSC 191H). Students can find more information about departmental honors here: https://www.neurosci.ucla.edu/program/departmental-honors/.
WEEK 5: Career and Pre-Health Resources for Life Sciences Students
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. in Career Center Room 200
Starting to think about the future but not sure where to start? A representative from the UCLA Career Center will present on the various resources available to students in the Life Sciences to help them prepare for their future career pathway!
Fall 2023 Quarter Workshops
WEEK 0: Neuro Connect
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 2:00PM in the Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium 132
Learn tips for a successful transition into the upper division major courses and how to get involved in research, student organizations, and other outreach opportunities in the neuroscience program.
Featuring: Dr. Stephanie White, Dr. Kate Wassum, Dr. Rafael Romero, Neuroscience Undergraduate Society, CruX, InterAxon and Nu Rho Psi.
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WEEK 1: Neuroscience Major/Minor Information Session
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 @ 4:00PM in Gonda 1357
Are you interested in switching your major to neuroscience? Or declaring the neuroscience minor?
Attendees will learn the following: The steps to declare the major/minor, lower division major/minor requirements, upper division major/minor requirements and learn about the departmental honors program.
Click here to view the Power Point slides.
WEEK 2: How to Get Involved in Research
Tuesday, October 10th @ 12:00PM in Gonda 1357
Join us for a workshop on all things research!
Attendees will learn:
How to enroll in SRP 99 contracts
Advice on how to find a research position & how to contact faculty.
Learn about the Biomedical Research Minor.
Capstone Options: Lab methods, independent research, Project Brainstorm & DOPA Team
Resources from the Undergraduate Research Center
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Week 7: Study Abroad as a Neuroscience Major
Monday, November 13th @ 12:00PM in Gonda 1357
Come learn about programs abroad where you can take courses related to your major. We will address the application process, eligibility, academic planning, financial aid, and studying outside of your major, among other topics.
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