Boston DBS PhD program virtual open house Thursday, October 15th 4-5p.m

Visit us at the virtual OPEN HOUSE of the Developmental & Brain Sciences PhD Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston!

Hosted by:

Dr. Zsuzsa Kaldy, Graduate Program Director

Dr. Richard Hunter, Associate Professor

Marisa D. Patalano, Program Coordinator

Current graduate students

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4-5 pm EDT

• Study on our beautiful oceanfront campus in Boston!
• Students work as part of tightly knit research teams, either on the behavioral or the cognitive neuroscience track, with many cross-lab connections.
• Be part of the most diverse university student body in the US Northeast!

Register here: http://tinyurl.com/DBSOpenHouse

Sleep Postbac

The Advanced MRI Section (AMRI) in the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a postbaccalaureate fellow to assist with two projects: an all-night EEG-FMRI sleep study in healthy controls and an EEG-FMRI-CPAP nap study in patients with epilepsy. Tasks and priorities will vary depending on the phase of the studies and amendments that are made to their protocols and will include data collection and analysis. With time (4 months or longer), the fellow may be invited to develop an independent data analysis project. The start date is flexible but will likely be summer 2027.

As part of the NIH Intramural Research Program, AMRI has access to unique imaging and computational resources, including four 3 T and three 7 T human MRI scanners, EEG and MEG systems, and a large (currently 96,952-core) computational cluster. AMRI has a dedicated group of researchers with expertise in state-of-the-art MRI techniques, data analysis tools, MRI physics, and sleep neuroscience.

Required Qualifications:

1)    USA citizen or permanent resident

2)    Received a bachelor's degree within three years or received a master's degree within six months of the start date

3)    Willingness and ability to work night shifts

4)    Willingness and ability to work in the MRI environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1)    Statistics coursework and experience

2)    Scientific computer programming coursework and experience

3)    Data analysis experience

Applicants are requested to send their curriculum vitae to Dante Picchioni, PhD at dante.picchioni@nih.gov. It is encouraged to include contact information for three references from mentors and/or colleagues.

Help Spread the Word: College of Education Fall Events

Communion for Black Men: An Exhibition and Conversation on Love, Relationality and Healing

October 21 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. 

Nyumuburu Cultural Center

The College of Education’s Communion Research Lab will host an art exhibit, The Endarkened Photovoice Project, and a conversation exploring the experiences of Black men in higher education and the revolutionary possibilities of love, relationality and healing through scholarship, storytelling, visual arts and community engagement.

This event brings together scholars, practitioners, students and community members for reflection, dialogue and connection, fostering meaningful discussions around belonging, vulnerability, healing and community.

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Dean’s Lecture Series: The Work of Connection: Research, Leadership and the Conditions for Thriving in Education

October 27 | 3:30-6 p.m.

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

Featuring Executive Director of American Education Research Association Tabbye M. Chavous, this year’s Dean’s Lecture will draw connections among research on social identity, motivation, belonging, and educational climate; lessons from leading institutional change and advancing equity; and the responsibilities of researchers, educational leaders, and professional associations in the current moment. She will engage attendees in considering what research teaches us about the conditions that enable individual and collective thriving, how leaders can translate that knowledge into institutional practice, and how the education research community can strengthen the relationships, structures, and public engagement necessary to sustain consequential scholarship and advance the public good.

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2026 Holmes Scholar Program Research and Dissertation Retreat

November 6-7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

McKeldin Library & Benjamin Building 

All UMD doctoral students are invited to attend this national writing and professional development retreat designed to help doctoral students strengthen their research, advance dissertation progress and build connections with peers and mentors. Sponsored by the College of Education and American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the retreat also provides graduate students at all stages of their doctoral journey with targeted guidance, skill-building and networking opportunities to advance their research and degree completion. Through track-specific workshops, mentoring sessions, dedicated writing time and peer feedback, scholars refine their research design, strengthen their writing, and develop strategies for successful dissertation completion and post-graduation career pathways.

The cost of the experience includes meals and workshops of faculty experts from the College of Education and other local universities.

For More Info and to Register

Lab Recruiting Students - Auditory NEURO

 

Careers in Neuroscience: So, You’re Interested in Exploring Brains Across Species?

Careers in Neuroscience: So, You’re Interested in Exploring Brains Across Species?

Did you know? A ground squirrel can survive for months without a drop of water because its brain quiets the neurons that drive thirst. 

Much of what we know about the brain comes from a wide variety of animal models. The Undergraduate Major in Neuroscience invites you to explore that animal research frontier at our virtual career panel:

Careers in Neuroscience: So, You’re Interested in Exploring Brains Across Species?

Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM (EST)
Location: Zoom
Registration: go.umd.edu/neur-career-panel-f26 

Featured Panelists: 

Dr. Slav Bagriantsev, Yale University: Professor of Physiology studying ground squirrels, including how hibernators endure months without water.

Dr. Michael Long, NYU Grossman School of Medicine: Neuroscientist who uses parrots, songbirds, singing rodents, and humans to study the circuits behind vocal communication. 

Dr. James Bourne, National Institute of Mental Health: Principal Investigator who leads the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment, using marmosets to study how the developing cortex is wired. 

Dr. Scott Juntti, University of Maryland: Biologist whose lab studies mating, aggression, and parenting in cichlid fish.

Gain…

Insight into careers in comparative neuroscience and animal research
Practical advice on securing research experience with non-human species
A moderated Q&A, with time for your own questions

Open to undergraduate students in ALL majors. No prior research experience is required.

Belonging and Community Events

You're Invited: OMSE Fall 2026 Meet & Greet! Join the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) for an evening of connection, community, and dessert at the Fall 2026 Meet & Greet! Meet the OMSE team, hear from students in our direct programs, and get the inside scoop on the resources we offer to help Terps thrive, from boosting GPA and retention to celebrating every step toward graduation. Deans, directors, faculty, staff, OMSE students, parents/caretakers, and the entire UMD campus community are all invited. Dessert reception included! OMSE Meet & Greet When: Monday, November 9, 5 PM to 7 PM Where: Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union Hosted by: The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) RSVP for OMSE Meet & Greet by October 28 For access needs, accommodations, and questions, contact joya@umd.edu.

Disability Culture Welcome: Ice Cream Party for all! Ice cream party for all! Join the Disability Culture Center for a fun afternoon of accessible scoops, games, swag, and prizes! Event Accessibility & Notes: This event is scent- and fragrance-free. The venue is wheelchair accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions will be provided. Disability Culture Welcome & Ice Cream Party When: Wednesday, October 14, 12 PM to 3 PM Where: The Unity Center Hosted by: Disability Cultural Center For access needs, accommodations, and questions, contact disabilityculture@umd.edu.

The Circle: Finding Belonging on Campus This restorative circle from our Bias Incident Support Services team will emphasize the importance of building community and a sense of belonging while away from home.  The Circle: Finding Belonging on Campus When: Wednesday, October 21, 1 PM to 2 PM Where: Marie Mount Hall 2411 Hosted by: Bias Incident Support Services Register for Finding Belonging on Campus For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact bamedina@umd.edu.

Maryland Global Internship Opportunity