Neuroscience at Skidmore
使命宣言
You can read more about the guiding principles behind our curriculum within our Neuroscience (NS) Program 使命宣言
Student Learning Goals
Our NS curriculum is designed with these Student Learning Goals 记住. You can explore more about the requirements for the NS Major and NS Courses by clicking the links in the top green banner.
Neuroscience Pamphlet
Download our pamphlet, which is full of useful information (including the research specializations of our faculty and the courses within our curriculum), here: Neuroscience Program Pamphlet.
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Scenes from Neuroscience courses: From left: Students use light to activate neurons in fruit fly larvae in the lab for NS202: Neurophysiology; Students in NS101: Introduction to Neuroscience deliver an active demonstration about how motor pathways work; NS major Jorge Cardoso '26 poses with the organism and nervous system that he created as part of a computational lab module in NS202; Students work together in class to piece together the steps involved in communication from one neuron to the next.
Declaring a Neuroscience Major
If you are considering declaring a major in Neuroscience, please find information about the major declaration process 在这里. This page includes a link to the Declaration of Major form.
Honors in Neuroscience
学生可以赚取 NS荣誉 through excellence in coursework and completion of substantial research projects, and completion of the NS Honors Application Form during their senior year. More information about eligibility for NS Honors can be 发现 在这里.
哈奈特奖
Each year, a senior Neuroscience major is awarded the Hartnett奖, which is based primarily on excellence in research. More information about the criteria for this award and the evaluation process can be 发现 在这里.
Upcoming Course Offerings
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火博体育大学 hosts a chapter of 的, the national honor society in Neuroscience. Each year, eligible students are inducted, with a lifetime membership. See the pictures below from the Spring 2024 的 颁奖典礼上. You can find more information about the Skidmore 的 mission, benefits, and eligibility 在这里.
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Scenes from the 2024 的 颁奖典礼上. Left: NS 的 student members 和NS教员. Right: 的 chapter President Maggie Besthoff '24 delivers an address to the group.
Health Professions (HPAC)
If you are interested in a Health Professions career (Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Veterinarian, Physician Assistant, etc.)，确保 to visit the 火博体育大学 Health Professions Advising Committee 网页.