Two paid student opportunities with Building Bridges: Language Learning for Staff Belonging and Success at UMD.

Building Bridges is a UMD professional development initiative designed to help frontline, non-native English-speaking staff strengthen workplace English communication, build confidence, and foster greater connection across the university.

We are currently recruiting Student Facilitators and a Lead Student Facilitator for our 10-week pilot launching in February 2027. These roles provide students with a paid opportunity to develop facilitation, communication, leadership, and cross-cultural engagement skills while making a meaningful contribution to the UMD community.

Best consideration: 

October 1, 2026

Student Alumni Leadership Council

The Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) is an on campus student organization that aims to inspire a sense of community between Terps across generations while instilling loyalty to our alma mater.

Joining SALC is a great way to get involved on campus! Through our robust event calendar including events we host and ones we are invited to as ambassadors of the Alumni Association, our members can build their network and grow both personally and professionally. 

Applications are due Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59PM.

The application link can be found HERE. Be sure to check out our website at salc.umd.edu, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and join our GroupMe if you are interested in learning more. We also have a virtual information session coming up on Wednesday, September 30 from 7-8PM.

If you have any questions regarding SALC or our application, please reach out to SALC Vice President of Membership, Veronica Zhou, directly at vazhou13@terpmail.umd.edu. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to reading your application!

NEUR Merch Is Coming Soon!

Get ready to show your neuroscience pride! 

Exclusive NEUR merchandise is coming to the Science Terps CMNS Pop-Up Shop beginning September 25, 2026.

The collection will feature NEUR Terps apparel, including T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies in black, red, and white. Whether you are heading to class, working in the lab, or attending a NEUR event, this is your opportunity to represent the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program in style.

The shop will be available for a limited time, so mark your calendar and stay tuned for the official shopping link and ordering details!

 

Career Conversations: Drop-In Career Assistance for CMNS Students

Pitching Your Major to Employers

• Are you a student in math, Earth, space, life, or physical sciences looking to make the most of your experience at the Fall Career & Internship Fair? The UCC@CMNS team will give you the tools to confidently network with employers at the fair. If you’re interested in this topic, come to our drop-in hours! Bring a friend or come solo. Even if you don’t have any specific questions in mind, feel free just to show up!
• Date: Tuesday, September 22nd
• Time: 12-1:30 pm 
• Location: John S. Toll Physics Building 2211
• Register here: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/events/1967099/share_preview

Mental Health Awareness Week is here! 9/28-10/2

Now more than ever, it’s important to focus on your mental health! 

 

Join the Mental Health Coalition for PLANTS, THERAPY DOGS, FREE FOOD, MASSAGES, INFLATABLES, MUSIC, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, GAMES and MORE!

Check out the list of events at go.umd.edu/mhaw26 for details.

Winter and Spring 2027 Class Schedules are Live!

Start planning your upcoming coursework now! The Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 class schedules are live on Testudo! 

As previously announced, a new NEUR course is being offered starting in Spring 2027. You must have the prerequisites completed to be eligible for NEUR338A: Decoding the Brain. 

Listed prerequisites with a grade of C- or higher include: 

• DATA120 Python Programming for Data Science
• NEUR200 Introduction to Neuroscience 

NEUR academic advisor assignments will be coming soon, as will mandatory advising information. 

Start updating your graduation plans now! 

Guiding New Generations of Neuroscientists

Discover how UMD neuroscience faculty and students are contributing to the Marine Biological Laboratory’s renowned summer neuroscience program. 

Read the full story HERE

Senior neuroscience major Nicholas Scrocca also made history as the first UMD undergraduate to serve as a course assistant, gaining electrophysiology experience that he now applies in Araneda’s laboratory.

Their involvement continues UMD’s longstanding connection with the Marine Biological Laboratory, which includes contributions from neuroscience professors Catherine Carr, Melissa Caras, and William Jeffery. Together, these faculty and student experiences demonstrate the lasting impact of hands-on research, mentorship, and scientific collaboration.