Neuroscience night offers networking opportunities
Students interested in neuroscience will have the opportunity to explore Central Michigan University's neuroscience program on Nov. 5.
Nu Rho Psi will be hosting the first ever Neuroscience Night. Students and staff can come to the Bovee University Center Maroon Room at 6 p.m. to discuss the neuroscience major, graduate school and research opportunities.
Not only is this event a way for students to learn about neuroscience programs at CMU, there will be donuts, cider and different events throughout the evening.
Starting at 6 p.m., there will be a short game of Neuro-Jeopardy, along with introductions. At 6:30 p.m., the group will discuss research practices and techniques, giving students a chance to talk about their research and how others can get involved in the laboratory.
The Neuroscience Night will also include a graduate student panel, so students interested can ask questions about graduate school and things like entrance exams. Representatives from Pre-Med, Physical Therapy and Ph.D programs will be there to answer further questions and just hang out.
After the student panel, Dr. Kevin Park, Neuroscience faculty member, will be giving a presentation on the neuroscience program, his research and several post-Central options available for those pursuing a degree in neuroscience.
Nu Rho Psi, the National Honor Society in neuroscience, works to encourage intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty and professionals in neuroscience. They also want to open up doors for students interested in neuroscience and spread public awareness.
“We decided to host this Neuroscience Night because we felt current neuroscience majors, prospective majors and students in related fields could gain a lot of information,” said Lowell senior Kelsey Mankel, president of Nu Rho Psi, said. “We have not had a neuroscience-specific event in the fall before and Nu Rho Psi is a new chapter and wanted to host our first event for students.”
Some events related to Neuroscience Night are the major nights available for other majors. One similar event is the Psychology Advising Night and these events are always good for freshman an sophomores to explore different majors and future career options.
