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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

CMNS fall apparel shop is now open! LIMITED TIME ONLY 9/25-10/11

 

College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

POP-UP MERCHANDISE STORE

Open September 25 - October 11.

We are excited to offer UMD Science apparel — short- and long-sleeve t-shirts, quarter-zips, hoodies and polos — to show off your Science Terp pride!

In addition to college apparel, some of our departments and programs have apparel, too:

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Neuroscience 

PLACE YOUR ORDER

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ATTENTION PLEASE: MISSING PERSON

University of Maryland Police Department

The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) is asking for the community's help in finding CRITICAL MISSING  University of Maryland (UMD) student, 22-year-old, Dilan Shaan Ashar.

He was last seen on camera on October 2, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., at Terrapin Trail Garage, on the University of Maryland campus. Dilan is approximately 6'02" tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black University of Maryland hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and white shoes.

If anyone has information about his whereabouts or information that would be helpful for police, please call UMPD at 301-405-3555.

People wishing to remain anonymous may email https://umpd.umd.edu/contact-us/submit-tip

Distributed by UMPD on October 4, 2026