Neuroscience Student Association
University of Texas at Dallas
Who We Are
Neuroscience Student Association (NSA) is a student organization dedicated to providing its members with academic, service and social activities in neuroscience and its related fields. Through these venues we hope to share our love for neuroscience and engage our members by encouraging a spirit of learning.
What We Do
Health Fairs
Journal Club
Neuroscience Volunteering
Events Schedule
Volunteer sign ups will be posted on our Facebook page approximately two weeks in advance of the event. Or you may click on an upcoming event below and it will take you to the sign-up.
Summer and Fall 2019 Events are currently being scheduled. Have a suggestion? Let us know via FB or email (links at top of page)
Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30 pm
in SSA 12.471
General Meeting 1A
Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:30 pm
in FO 2.208
General Meeting 1B of Spring 2019 Semester
Saturday, February 9th
in Dallas, TX
Hot Chocolate Run
Sunday, February 10th
at Plano Super Bowl
Tuesday, February 19th at 7:30 pm
in SSA 14.244
General Meeting 2A of Spring 2019 Semester
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Robert Fischer
Wednesday, February 20th at 7:30 pm
in FO 2.208
General Meeting 2B of Spring 2019 Semester
Saturday, March 2nd
in Irving, TX
Thursday, March 7th at 7pm
in Pegasus Room
Game Night
Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30 pm
in SSA 14.244
General Meeting 3A of Spring 2019 Semester
Wednesday, March 13th at 7:30 pm
in FO 2.208
General Meeting 3B of Spring 2019 Semester
Saturday, March 23rd
in Dallas , TX
Saturday, March 30th
at The Dallas Zoo
Saturday, April 6th
in Plano, TX
Firefly Run
Tuesday, April 9th at 7:30 pm
in SSA 14.244
General Meeting 4A of Spring 2019 Semester
Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 pm
in FO 2.208
General Meeting 4B of Spring 2019 Semester
Saturday, April 13th
in Addison, TX
Walk MS
Tuesday, April 16th
in San Antonio, TX
UTHSCSA Brain Bowl
Wednesday, April 17th at 7:30 pm
location TBD
Annual NSA Banquet
Journal Club
If you love learning about science and engaging in scholarly discussion, then take a seat, grab some free food and listen closely. Journal Club is held after each general meeting and features a fellow student's presentation of a fascinating scientific discovery.
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Need more hours to meet the membership requirement?
Earn 1 hour by sitting in at a Journal Club.
Want 2 service hours and an opportunity to improve your public speaking?
Contact utdnsa@gmail.com and we will schedule a general meeting for you to present at.
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Recent Journal Clubs:
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Chronic social stress induces peripheral and central immune activation, blunted mesolimbic dopamine function, and reduced reward-directed behaviour in mice presented by Sarosh Din
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352289517300577
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Vagus Nerve stimulation enhances recognition memory in a cocaine sensitization rat model and drives cortical plasticity in BLA presented by Jai Singh Rajput
Challenges and opportunities in mining neuroscience data presented by Christopher Tyler Short
https://www-jstor-org.libproxy.utdallas.edu/stable/25790281
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Targeting a new protein pathway involved in neurodegenerative disease presented by Kira Mills
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The Global Spine Care Initiative: care pathway for people with spine-related concerns presented by Isra Abdulwadood
Coming Soon
2019-20 NSA Officers
Happy, Friendly, Generous People: Here to Help
Isadora Comens
President
Tyler Short
Vice President
Ally Doke
Secretary
Naureen Wajahat
Event Coordinator
Rebekah Roberts
Treasurer
Kiree Gove
Public Relations
"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."
Albert Einstein
Membership Requirements
10 service hours each semester
$15 in dues each semester
Attend 2 general meetings
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FREE NSA t-shirt if you are a member both semesters of the school year!
All meetings as well as journal clubs count as 1 service hour each. There will be plenty of fun and fulfilling ways to earn your hours this semester which you can learn about at our general meetings.
FAQ
Why study neuroscience?
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field. It combines aspects of physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, computer science, and even philosophy. Simply put, there is something in it for everyone. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, neuroscience can be applied to many levels of many career paths, including medicine, research, education, psychology, law, engineering, and public policy. Fifty million Americans have neurological disabilities, and one in three Americans will experience a mental disorder in their lifetime. Understanding the mechanisms behind these diseases will help us develop better prevention strategies, treatments, and cures. The brain is the most complex and mysterious organ in the body. It is involved in every human endeavor and is the seat of our emotions, actions, memories and perceptions. By understanding its function, we can gain important insights about ourselves and about humanity.
How do I become a member?
Show up to any of our two monthly general meetings and sign up!
ACTIVE MEMBER REQUIREMENTS: To be considered an active member, 15$ in dues are required per semester in addition to 10 hours of NSA-sponsored activities per semester. These hours may come from meetings, journal clubs, volunteering and social events. Please only sign up for volunteer events if you are sure you can go, and contact us at least 24 hours before if you have to cancel or we will deduct hours from you.
ACTIVE MEMBER BENEFITS: Active members are allowed to run for officer positions, receive exclusive NSA shirts, invited to the annual banquet and field trip to the Perot Museum, and more! But really, you're surrounded by neuroscience enthusiasts, what more can you ask for?
VENMO: @UTDNSA
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Do I have to be a neuroscience major to be a member?
Not at all! We welcome all majors and many of our members study psychology, cognitive science and biology.
We value diversity and encourage anyone who is interested in learning to join our family.
Other questions?
Contact NSA: utdnsa@gmail.com