Thursday, September 4, 2025

SAVE THE DATE - So you're interested in a career in ..... pediatric neuroscience?

Join us for a virtual career panel where professionals in Pediatric Neuroscience will share their journeys, insights, and advice on working with pediatric patients. 

Whether you're curious about clinical care, research, or child-focused neuroscience careers, this is your chance to ask questions, gain mentorship and be inspired. 



Tuesday, September 2, 2025

UMD Nu Rho Psi Fall Applications Are OPEN!

 UMD Nu Rho Psi 

Fall Applications Are OPEN!

Are you interested in research, service, and networking with other neuroscience students? Nu Rho Psi, the National Neuroscience Honors Society, is accepting applications until Friday, Sept 26th, at 11:59 pm! 

Requirements: 
  • Major or minor in Neuroscience
  • Must have a minimum of 36 college level credits (AP credits are accepted)
  • Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 and Neuroscience GPA of 3.5
  • Completion of at least 9 credits of NEUR courses
If you have any further questions, please email nurhopsi.umd@gmail.com and if you're interested in applying, please use this link! https://forms.gle/6kw9t6Ke3etP3UQg8 

Thursday, August 28, 2025

NEUR Fall Welcome + FREE ice cream = SWEET Start to the Semester!

 

We're excited to invite all Neuroscience majors to the NEUR 5th Annual Fall Welcome on Friday, September 5th, 2025, in the BRB Courtyard! 

This signature event kicks off the academic year with an opportunity for students to: 

      • Meet and connect with fellow Neuroscience majors
      • Engage with professors, advisors and NEUR Staff 
      • Network with members of the broader NEUR Community 

Explore a wide range of campus resources at our Student Resource fair and yes, there will be FREE ice cream from Maryland Dairy to top it all off! We encourage all NEUR Majors to join us for this fun and informative event designed to build community and support your success!! 

REGISTER HERE (go.umd.edu/NEURWelcome25)




Neuroscience Coffee Chats

Join us for Neuroscience Coffee Chats! 

A casual space for undergrads and grad students to connect, talk research, post-bac opportunities, and career paths- all over coffee,

Come network, learn, and sip coffee in good company! 



 

Friday, August 22, 2025

 


We are excited to announce the launch of the Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) at the University of Maryland—our campus’s first-ever chapter of this prestigious national honor society dedicated to first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha celebrates and supports first-gen students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.

In addition to inviting applications from eligible students to take part in this historic milestone—the founding of Tri-Alpha at UMD—we also invite faculty and staff who are first-gen college graduates to become founding members of the Nu Zeta Chapter and take part in shaping its legacy on our campus.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Undergraduate first-gen students with a minimum of 30 earned credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni who identify as first-generation college students and who are willing to serve as a mentor for first-generation students.
For more information, including membership benefits, fees, and the online application, visit firstgenterps.umd.edu/trialpha.html.


For questions, please email us at umdtrialpha@umd.edu.