Memphis NeuroSTART

NeuroSTARTer Maryam took home first place in the undergrad division this week at the Student Research Forum at the @uofmemphis! Way to represent, Maryam!

Come hear a talk from one of our awesome neuroscience grad students! 🍻

We had 5 NeuroSTART students present posters at SfN tonight. People were often surprised they were undergrads! Proud mentors: @sable_helen @SimonNeuroLab and @DerandaLester. @UofMPsychology Thanks @FUNfaculty #SfN2023

NeuroSTART students did a great job presenting at NCUR in Wisconsin!

4 NeuroSTART students are presenting at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Wisconsin. Look how proud Dr. Sable @sable_helen is in the middle! Students: Riley from @FromCBU, Latricia from @LOC_Magicians, Rebecca from @uofmemphis, Jasmine from @RhodesCollege

Update: they crushed it! Boula was awarded first place, and Rebecca second place! NeuroSTART students are amazing!

Two NeuroSTART students presented at the Student Research Forum yesterday at the @uofmemphis. Great job, Rebecca @rebeccachari88 and Boula!

Paid research positions for undergraduate students in the Memphis area. It’s not too late to apply! References are submitted later. 🧠🔬🎉 memphis.edu/psychology/neu… @UofMPsychology @CBUHonors @FromCBU @LOC_Magicians @RhodesCollege @uofmemphis

We are looking for undergraduate students interested in neuroscience research. Students from any college in the Memphis area are encouraged to apply. memphis.edu/psychology/neu… @UofMPsychology @FromCBU @LOC_Magicians @RhodesCollege @uofmemphis

Come research with us! Applications are open now for PAID undergraduate researchers. See more here: memphis.edu/psychology/neu… Pic of NeuroSTART students with faculty mentors @sable_helen and @DerandaLester at the Society for Neuroscience conference. Good people, good science!

Applications are due April 18, 2022. NeuroSTART is a grant-funded program that offers paid neuroscience research experience for undergrads. memphis.edu/psychology/neu… Come research the brain with us!

Looking for neuroscience research experience? Applications are due April 1st. memphis.edu/psychology/neu… @uofmemphis @FromCBU @LOC_Magicians @RhodesCollege @UofMPsychology

Student Spotlight: Ashlee Sayger completed her NeuroSTART project in Dr. Lester’s lab. She’s a Heath Studies major at the U of Memphis, and will soon be a Clinical Trial Research Coordinator focusing on Alzheimer’s. Congrats to Ashlee! #nsf_reu @UofMPsychology @DerandaLester

Student Spotlight: Tyler Feddema completed her NeuroSTART project in Dr. Cook’s lab (with Arrington Moses). She’s a Neuroscience major at Rhodes College and has already been accepted to medical school. Congrats to Tyler! #nsf_reu @RhodesCollege @UofMPsychology

Student Spotlight: Erielle Culp completed her NeuroSTART project in Dr. Sable’s lab. She’s a biochemistry major at LeMoyne-Owen College has already been accepted to multiple Masters of Science in Nursing Programs. Congrats to Erielle! #nsf_reu @LOC_Magicians @sable_helen

Four NeuroSTART students presented their research findings at the Cajal Club Behavioral Neuroscience Poster Session at the University of Memphis. Great job, Erielle, Asiah, Alexandria, and Ashlee! @UofMPsychology #NSF_REU

The NeuroSTART students successfully proposed their projects today! We are proud of this great group of undergrads from 4 local schools (U of Memphis, CBU, Lemoyne-Owen, and Rhodes), bound together through neuroscience research. #NSF_REU

Today the NeuroSTART students participated in a Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar lead by @sable_helen then an ice cream social. 🍦 Nice way to end the week! #NFSREU

Check out our new program and spread the word- Applications are due next week. 🧠💪 memphis.edu/psychology/neu… @LOC_Magicians @FromCBU @CBUSGA @uofmemphis @UofMPsychology

Meet the faculty mentors of the Memphis NeuroSTART Program, funded by @NSF. Undergrads interested in a paid research position can apply now. More info here: memphis.edu/psychology/neu… @sable_helen @SimonNeuroLab @DerandaLester