The National Honor Society in Neuroscience, Nu Rho Psi, has awarded a chapter to 黑料不打烊. Known as , the chapter is the fourth of its kind in the state.
Nu Rho Psi is an independent, nonprofit, grass-roots organization consisting of more than 80 chapters and 5,100 members. The invitation-only society encourages professional interest and excellence in neuroscience scholarship.
Faculty advisor Katharine 鈥淜ate鈥� Lewis says New York Delta is a testament to the 鈥渟trength, breadth and depth鈥� of neuroscience-related curricula and research at the University.
鈥淚t shows we have a concentration of talented neuroscience faculty and students,” says Lewis, professor of biology and director of the Neuroscience Integrated Learning Major (ILM) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). “Charter decisions take into account the number of high-achieving students and faculty affiliated with a successful neuroscience research program, the strength and breadth of the [program’s] neuroscience curriculum, and the enthusiasm of faculty and students for sustaining a chapter over many years.”
Biology Professor Katharine 鈥淜ate鈥� Lewis is the chapter’s faculty adviser.
New York Delta currently is accepting applications for membership. The chapter is open to graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Neuroscience Concentration (I-GNC) and to undergraduates in the Neuroscience ILM. Faculty members and alumni of either program also may apply. For more information, contact Lewis at kelewi02@syr.edu. A downloadable application form is available at .
Upcoming New York Delta events include NightLab: Brainfreeze on Friday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) and the chapter鈥檚 inaugural induction ceremony, scheduled for later this semester.
Lewis considers Nu Rho Psi a “springboard for collaboration and networking” among people interested in the brain and nervous system.
鈥淐hapter members are members for life, once they are elected. Members also are eligible for competitive travel awards, enabling them to participate in regional and national meetings, as well as other opportunities fostering social and intellectual interaction,” she says. “Our newly elected officers are planning a variety of brain-awareness activities for chapter members and the public alike.”
Chapter officers are all A&S undergraduates: President Gabriela Susana 鈥�19, Vice President Julia Riley 鈥�20, Secretary Taylor Sorice 鈥�20 and Membership Director Elaine Marji 鈥�20.
The Faculty for Undergraduate Research founded Nu Rho Psi in 2006 to develop national and regional networks for the enhancement of undergraduate neuroscience education, research and faculty development.
