Spring 2025 Workshops
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 @ 12PM
Where: Gonda 1357
What: Join us as uNSIDP Chair, Dr. Stephanie White, will lead this workshop on how to create a scientific poster. Students enrolled in NEUROSC 199A/B or 198A/B are highly encouraged to attend to prepare for the Neuroscience Poster Day. All other students in the neuroscience major/minor are welcome to attend.
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When: Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 3PM
Where: Gonda 1357
What: Have you faced imposter syndrome at any point during your time at UCLA? These feelings may commonly arise from the pressures associated with being a student the Life Sciences and/or on the pre-med/pre-health track. Please join us as we partner with RISE to learn about ways of combatting imposter syndrome to support you in the rest of your college experience and beyond.
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When: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 4:30PM
Where: Zoom (link will be provided to RSVP attendees)
What: Interested in learning about the experiences of those who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience? Join us as our alumni panelists share about their experiences within the uNSIDP during their time at UCLA and post-graduate pathways they have taken since graduating.
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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)!
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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!
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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