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Winter 2025 Workshops

When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357 & Zoom (link to be provided soon)

What: Join us for a workshop on the neuroscience major capstone options (lab methods, independent research, Project Brainstorm, & DOPA-Team) and a review of the enrollment process for departmental research contracts (NEUROSC 199A/198A)!

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357 & Zoom (link to be provided soon)

What: Interested in pursuing Departmental Honors as a neuroscience major? This presentation will cover the requirements for Departmental Honors, differences between Departmental and College Honors, and other common questions!

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: Join us to learn about ways of practicing mindfulness and nourishing your mental health and well-being. A representative from CAPS/RISE will present on strategies and resources to utilize as a UCLA student.

Featuring: Valeria Lopez, RISE Health and Well-being Coordinator

This workshop was canceled.

When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: 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!

Featuring: Kristina Kecskei, Career Center Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education & Development (Pre-Health Initiatives)

To view the presentation slides, please click here.


Fall 2024 Workshops

When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 4PM

Where: Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium 132

What: 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

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: Are you interested in switching your major to neuroscience? Or declaring the neuroscience minor? Attendees will learn the following:

  • Steps to declare the major/minor
  • Lower division major/minor requirements
  • Upper division major/minor requirements
  • Departmental Honors program information

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: 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

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: Are you interested in applying to the UCLA Interdepartmental Ph.D Program for Neuroscience? Learn more about the steps to apply for this upcoming admissions cycle!  

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 12PM

Where: Gonda 1357

What: 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.

To view the presentation slides, please click here.


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