Winter Quarter Workshops
WEEK 1: HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH AND THE NEUROSCIENCE CAPSTONE
Join us for a workshop on all things Neuroscience major capstone and research! Attendees will learn about the three Neuroscience major capstone options, how to enroll in SRP-99 and capstone research contracts, and advice on how to find a research position at UCLA. Representatives from the Undergraduate Research Center-Sciences and the Biomedical Research Minor will also share resources for students looking for research opportunities.
Date: Monday, January 3rd, 2022
Time: 4PM-5PM PST
Click here for: URC-Sciences slides, Biomedical Research Minor slides, and Neuroscience Advisor slides
WEEK 2: GET INVOLVED! MEET THE NEUROSCIENCE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Looking to get more involved at UCLA and in the Neuroscience program? Want to learn about the resources and opportunities available through our student organizations (study support, mentorship, social events, career and graduate preparation, and more!)? This workshop will feature presentations by student leaders from Neuroscience Undergraduate Society (NUS), Nu Rho Psi, and Interaxon.
Date: Monday, January 10, 2022
Time: 4PM-5PM PST
Check out the information presented by our students organizations at this link!
WEEK 5: CAREER AND PRE-HEALTH RESOURCES FOR LIFE SCIENCES STUDENTS
A representative from the UCLA Career Center will present on the myriad of resources available to Life Sciences students preparing for a pre-health pathway or looking for a career that capitalizes on the skills they’ve developed in their major!
Date: Monday, January 31, 2022
Time: 4PM-5PM PST
RSVP at this link: https://forms.gle/weC9MtHWgawHExCK8
WEEK 9: NEUROSCIENCE MAJOR/MINOR INFO SESSION
Interested in the Neuroscience major or minor and want to learn more? This informational session will cover course requirements, capstone/research options, and the process for declaring each.
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 4PM-5PM PST
RSVP at this link: Link to be posted soon!
Fall Quarter Workshops
WEEK 1: HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH AND THE NEUROSCIENCE CAPSTONE
Join us for a workshop on all things Neuroscience major capstone and research! Attendees will learn about the three Neuroscience major capstone options, how to enroll in SRP-99 and capstone research contracts, and advice on how to find a research position at UCLA. A representative from the Undergraduate Research Center-Sciences will also share resources for students looking for research opportunities. Click here for Undergraduate Research Center Slides and Advisor Presentation Slides.
WEEK 2: DEPARTMENTAL HONORS INFORMATION SESSION
Want to learn how you can pursue department honors? Join us for an info session! Attendees will get an overview of the departmental honors program, honors requirements, how to apply to the program, benefits, and more! Click here for the presentation slides
WEEK 6: STUDY ABROAD WORKSHOP
Come learn about programs abroad where you can take courses related to your major. A representative from the UCLA International Education Office (IEO) will address the application process, eligibility, academic planning, financial aid, and studying outside of your major, amongst other topics. The Neuroscience advisors will cover the kinds of courses that students can take for the Neuroscience major, along with how to plan out your academic coursework around study abroad. Click here for the presentation slides
Past Workshops
SPRING 2021: RESEARCH WORKSHOP: NEUROSCIENCE POSTER DAY
For students completing their Neuroscience research capstone this year (NEUROSC 199A/B, NEUROSC 198A/B), the Undergraduate Interdepartmental program for Neuroscience will be hosting a workshop focused on how to prepare for Neuroscience Poster Day. This session will be led by Dr. Stephanie White, uNSIDP Chair, and the Neuroscience advisor. Click here for session recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1voazJHWk9kkKsAxrv86OkqaKioDcRhVd/view?usp=sharing
WINTER 2021: DEPARTMENTAL HONORS WORKSHOP
Interested in pursuing Department Honors? The Undergraduate Interdepartmental program for Neuroscience will be hosting a workshop on the departmental honors program and how to complete the requirements. Click here for session recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hN-UBhRZRxlA4EvpAP2uwQpAst0H0_yn/view?usp=sharing
FALL 2020: STUDY ABROAD FOR NEUROSCIENCE MAJORS
Please find the message below from the International Education Office:
Join the UCLA International Education Office to learn how to study abroad as a Neuroscience major! We’ll highlight unique programs and you’ll hear from a major advisor on how to fit study abroad into your degree plan. This is a complimentary session to our Study Abroad 101 presentation. Participants should view the 101 session first, where we address more general topics like the application process, credit transfer, types of programs, and funding. A Study Abroad 101 recording is online now. Please view it here: https://ieo.ucla.edu/glow/on-demand-sessions/#study-abroad-101. Click here for session recording: https://ucla.app.box.com/s/71jjz0jlzt6ivedqlyva4xr57yu2rzyc