BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council Applications for 2026-2027 are now open!!!

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is an undergraduate committee that advises the BSOS Associate Dean and Dean on undergraduate matters, provides a forum for student leaders to propose and launch initiatives to support undergraduates in BSOS, and offers a forum for discussion and action on matters pertinent to the undergraduate experience at the University of Maryland. 

Applications for 2026-2027 are now open!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I eligible to join DSAC?

• To be eligible to join DSAC, the requirements are as follows:

• Maintain above a 2.75 cumulative GPA

• Be a declared Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSOS) major for at least one (1) semester

• Applicants must have at least 15 UM credits

• Be eligible to register for a 3-credit experiential learning and leadership course

• Be available to meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the fall AND spring semester

• Must be in good standing with the University

• How do I apply?

• Click here to fill out our online application!

• Online applications open each spring for the following academic year.

• After receipt of your application, we will conduct an interview with outgoing members of DSAC.

• How long is a term on DSAC?

• DSAC is a one year commitment, with the option to reapply the following year.

Undergraduate Research Info Session hosted by NACS

 

The NEUR Pop-Up Shop is officially OPEN!!

The Neuroscience (NEUR) program at the University of Maryland is powered by a dynamic community of students, alumni, faculty, and supporters who share a passion for understanding the brain and behavior. Through interdisciplinary learning, research opportunities, and mentorship, our students develop the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in medicine, research, technology, and beyond.

This year’s design features a brand-new look created by our very own NEUR Terp, Philana Hin, making this collection extra special for our community!

Support the NEUR community with our limited-time Neuroscience Pop-Up Shop. Proceeds help support student programming and initiatives within the neuroscience community.

The shop is open now and will close March 22 at 11:59 PM, so be sure to grab your exclusive NEUR MERCH soon!

UMD Lab Manager Position

The Language, Experience, and Development (LEAD) lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, directed by Dr. Rachel Romeo (she/her/hers), is seeking a lab manager. Expected start date is early summer 2026 (to allow for overlap with current lab manager), though there is some flexibility.

 

The LEAD lab investigates how children’s early experiences influence their neural and cognitive development, with a strong focus on language, literacy, and communicative development. We combine methods from developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, communication sciences, and education to study how developing brains adapt to varying environments and lead to unique developmental paths. A primary focus is to better understand both the causes and consequences of socioeconomic disparities in learning and development, and how translational science may better support educational equity. 

 

The lab manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the lab, including recruiting families and community partners, implementing behavioral and neuroimaging studies (primarily MRI and fNIRS), managing data storage and processing, teaching and supervising undergraduate research assistants to implement studies and process data, coordinating IRBs and other research documentation, and managing lab equipment and the lab website. Primary duties involve recruiting and running participants across several research studies, including ones that are lab based and community-engaged research projects that are primarily off site. The lab manager will also have the opportunity to develop their own research projects, co-author manuscripts, and attend conferences. This position is ideal for an individual interested in gaining additional research experience before applying to graduate programs or research-related careers.

 

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, human development, communication sciences, computer science, or related field. Previous research experience, programming knowledge, and/or experience working with children and families is desirable, but not required. Individuals who are adaptable, creative, detail-oriented, friendly, and dedicated to inclusion will be well-suited for this role. Job responsibilities take place in College Park, MD and surrounding areas with a primarily in-person commitment and some flexibility for hybrid work. 

 

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and the names of two references at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgtGX1IS8WBk3Cjsv7NsKaEK6TwCJWWG_IcYbU7DBMzvMZKg/viewform?usp=header. For best consideration, please apply by April 1, 2026. Please send any questions to aliciam@umd.edu AND romeo@umd.edu. 

 

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

STUDY ABROAD COFFEE HOUR for First-Gen Students!

Join us if you are interested in learning about Study Abroad opportunities.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, from 2-4pm

WHERE: Global Crossroads, H.J. Patterson Hall

(outside Education Abroad office)

Student Panel at 2:45p.m.

Snacks and beverages will be served, and TerrapinExpress cards will be raffled off!

Free CPT/OPT Basics Webinar for International Students

Understanding the procedures and requirements related to CPT and OPT is especially important for individuals with an F-1 visa who are preparing for predoctoral internships and employment after graduation. This webinar is intended to provide practical support for international graduate students, as well as any students who may benefit from this information. 

If you have specific questions, please register using the Zoom link below and submit them during registration. The deadline to submit questions is today, March 11.

• Date: March 18, 2026, 4:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
• Duration: 1.5 hours (1-hour session + 30-minute Q&A)
• Question Submission Deadline: March 11, 2026
• Eligibility: Open to all international students
• Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6zH4e3FeSLiujftQasLotQ

This webinar is co-hosted by The AAPA Division of International Students and Professionals (DoISAP) and the International Mentoring and Orientation Committee (IMOC) of the APA Division 17 International Section. The event is open to APA and AAPA members as well as any students who may benefit from this information.

Openings at Student- IRTA Program and Post-baccalaureate Program in Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology

Openings for 1-2 students for the Student-IRTA program and Post-baccalaureate Program in

Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology Section (S. Wray Lab) within the Division of

Intramural Research at the NIH. Student IRTA Program: Paid part-time position for students

attending college. 

May be extended to 6-8 week summer paid internship.

Post-bac Program – Candidate needed prior to April, 2026. 

To be eligible to participate, students must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

CDNS conducts fundamental research on the neuroendocrine system controlling reproductive

function and human diseases associated with dysregulation of this system, including

delayed/absent puberty and infertility. In the United States ~11% of women of childbearing age

experience impaired fertility and ~ 9% of men. Within the central nervous system (CNS), the

main neuroendocrine cell type essential for reproduction are the gonadotropin releasing

hormone-1 (GnRH) neurons. The goal of my research is to further our understanding of the

development and regulation of the GnRH cells as a function of three basic reproductive stages

(prepubertal, pubertal and reproductively mature), in both males and females. Such knowledge

will provide insight into therapeutic strategies for the treatment of reproductive dysfunction.

Current Lab members: 3 postdocs, 3 post-bac, 1 graduate student and 2 undergrads.  Having

people that get along with each other and enjoy being in the lab is essential. 

  

If interested, email me Susan Wray (wrays@ninds.nih.gov) and include:

 

1) a list of scientific techniques and/or software programs that you feel pretty confident about.

2) if current college student - ~ hours that you could be in lab.

3) what would you like to gain by your time in the lab

4) what do you consider you best quality and your worst

5) names of 3 references