U-M LSA Neuroscience

More school closings. Restaurant and bar closings. Theater and sports closings. What should be open? Your mind, as you read this explanation of why these anti-#COVID19 #socialdistancing measures could help all of us: healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-preve…

.@UMichStudents, we need your help to prevent #COVID19 from spreading. Gathering socially in dense groups is not safe. Please avoid large groups and confined spaces this weekend and in celebrating #StPatricksDay. We can lead by being responsible. #GoBlue!

Excited for warmer weather? Summer will be here before you know it. Apply to join @UROPumich & @MichEnergy this summer for a paid fellowship to conduct research with a mentor on campus. Applications are due March 9th: myumi.ch/JDwgq #Michigan #GoBlue #energy #Research

Meet the adorable Leap Day babies born at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital on Saturday! Overall, we welcomed 10 Leap Day babies – 4 girls and 6 boys – who will forever celebrate very special birthdays! (Thread)

A porous boundary between who we are as 1) individuals and 2) as scientists can have disastrous effects for mental health: Rejections or negative comments become ontological threats rather than professional challenges. An important aspect of work-life not often examined!

Spring break is right around the corner! Enjoy the time off to de-stress and have fun! But please remember to travel safely and keep washing your hands!

Rockefeller University is actively recruiting Research Assistants upon your graduation. There are still open slots for on-campus interviews, and the application deadline to be eligible for one of these slots is Sunday, Febuary 23rd, at 11:59 pm app.joinhandshake.com/postings?query…

Hopeful news for bats, with a special shout out to the tough cookies still hanging around @UMBS! Much of the local population has been decimated by white-nose syndrome. #batsignal #theheroesPellstondeserves

Practice GRE on February 22nd from 9am - 1pm in Angell Hall Room C (in the Fishbowl). Snacks will be provided! It is $5 for AMWA members and $10 for non-members. Sign up using this link: forms.gle/tuSaCRmFVU9aKM…

BrainsRule!, an annual outreach project to get 6th graders excited about science and the brain, needs volunteers! The event will be held in the Michigan League on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 from 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM. See link for more info: forms.gle/Qm7zMuy3ruKbav…

"They let love, heartbreak, or anything in between be yours." Let these albums put into words what you can't this Valentine's Day. ow.ly/jJIZ50ym403

Who should you choose? You've probably guessed. The greatest Valentines are the Leaders and Best! 💙 💛#GoBlue #HappyValentinesDay

Join faculty, advising staff, and students from EEB & MCDB for the winter 2020 Pizza with Professors event, which will be held in 1060 BSB. RSVP by 2/17 for check-in at the event. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Let's celebrate MLK Day 2020 by recognizing some of our a〽azing️ Wolverines who are currently in medical school: myumi.ch/ovKm9 💙💛 #GoBlue #UMichMLK #UMich #UMichStudents

Tomorrow! Human Genetics seminar series: "Polycomb group proteins reprogram sensory neurons to define taste preferences and obesity risk" Monica Dus, PhD @Hardkandy000 Assistant Professor @UMich_MCDB Univ. of Michigan Tues, 4pm, 5915 Buhl

Check out an interesting article about brain and addiction research led by one of U-M's neuroscientists! scientificamerican.com/article/scient…

Follow @UMichEEB for that sweet, sweet science content! Plus, it's the home department for our illustrious director, Knute.

Happy new year! Please check out our new peer advising hours for this semester and stop by if you need any help with your class schedule! lsa.umich.edu/biology/people…

Wishing you all the best of luck on your final exams! Study hard and remember to get enough sleep!

Registration for classes might seem stressful during this time of year, so please stop by to meet with our Peer Advising Team! We will answer questions, offer suggestions and recommendations about course planning!