{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:56:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:56:41","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/","title":{"rendered":"Neuroscience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Hands-on research. Highly qualified faculty.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">As a neuroscience major or minor, you will explore the many workings of the brain from an interdisciplinary perspective.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">You\u2019ll gain both a knowledge of the brain and sharpen skills that will serve you in many different paths after you graduate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How the brain works from a biochemical, cellular, anatomical, sensory and perceptual, behavioral, and philosophical perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Ways to identify, locate, and evaluate the latest research in Neuroscience<\/li>\n<li>How to design and analyze data from research studies<\/li>\n<li>Communicate your ideas in writing and orally<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z1bPauuL2eQ\" title=\"Neuroscience One Minute Major\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/neuroscience\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Neuroscience Faculty<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Neuroscience Curriculum<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#seminar-series\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-chalkboard\"><\/i>Neuroscience Seminar Series<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/neuroscience\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Neuroscience<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-resources\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><span class=\"topText\">100%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of Neuroscience majors complete an honors thesis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><span class=\"topText\">69%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of Neuroscience majors also completed a second major or minor in a different field (Classes 2021-2025)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><span class=\"topText\">50%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of Neuroscience majors and minors sought an advanced degree after graduation (Classes 2006-2023)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Neuroscience Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The field of neuroscience is highly interdisciplinary and relies on contributions from many different areas of study. A well-rounded education in neuroscience includes investigations into the molecular, cellular, and genetic aspects of nervous system functioning as well as their influences on behavior. The neuroscience curriculum at SMCM mirrors the interdisciplinarity of the field by drawing on courses from biology, chemistry, psychology, and philosophy (as well as dedicated courses in neuroscience).<\/p>\n<p>SMCM\u2019s Neuroscience program places a strong emphasis on direct research experience within neuroscience. In addition, the program creates an environment where faculty and students work collaboratively and discuss current issues in neuroscience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/IMG_0834-1-e1755889799725.jpg\" width=\"933\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/IMG_0834-1-e1755889799725.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/IMG_0834-1-e1755889799725-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/IMG_0834-1-e1755889799725-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" title=\"IMG_0834 (1)\" alt=\"Students wearing gloves examine and dissect brain specimens at a laboratory table, with worksheets and tools visible.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Neuroscience, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Neuroscience Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Neuroscience Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Neuroscience, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Neuroscience Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Neuroscience Major<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Neuroscience Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Neuroscience Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Neuroscience Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Neuroscience Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Neuroscience Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Neuroscience Minor<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Neuroscience Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Neuroscience\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Neuroscience Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheet\/pub?key=0Akvdhs5bfON-dDl5dnlsZTZkSHJGYndnMlV5QjJsakE&amp;output=html\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Topics \/ Experimental Courses<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheet\/pub?key=0Akvdhs5bfON-dHJ4djRHaDd2Nmktcm9xYUlxOVg1M0E&amp;output=html\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Cross Disciplinary Studies Courses<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Internships in neuroscience research provide an excellent setting for immersing yourself in the research experience. You\u2019ll gain new research skills, apply your neuroscience knowledge, collaborate with other scientists, and get a taste of what neuroscience research is all about. In particular, off-campus internships give you a valuable opportunity to develop your networking skills so you\u2019ll have a competitive edge and a network of professional connections to aid you in your future job searches.<\/p>\n<p>Summer research opportunities on the St. Mary\u2019s campus are often available in neuroscience faculty laboratories. These positions may be funded by a grant or may be part of programs like SURF.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/54036384350_27cb8582ee_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/54036384350_27cb8582ee_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/54036384350_27cb8582ee_c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/54036384350_27cb8582ee_c-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Photo by Chuck Steenburgh\" alt=\"A woman stands in front of a research poster, speaking to three other women in a classroom setting with informational displays on the walls.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/research-opportunities\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/careers-in-neuroscience\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/study-abroad\/programs\/europe\/dis-sweden-neuroscience-program\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"It feels incredibly meaningful to bring together my majors, minors and extracurriculars from St. Mary\u2019s College. I\u2019m so grateful for the support I\u2019ve received during my time at SMCM.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Eleanor \u201cEllie\u201d Walter \u201924, Fulbright recipient<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/06\/EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"EastmanLewis08_1118.jpg\" alt=\"A professor presents slides to students in a college lecture hall. Some students take notes on laptops, while others listen. A periodic table is displayed on the wall.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div id=\"seminar-series\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-11-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Neuroscience <strong>Seminar Series<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Our seminar series brings outside speakers to campus to deliver lectures in a variety of areas of neuroscience, and to meet and network with St. Mary\u2019s neuroscience students. Speakers have included prominent neuroscientists in a variety of fields which overlap with other areas of science including psychology, biology, and chemistry, thus providing a broad appeal to the campus community. These seminar presentations expose our student minors to cutting-edge research in the field and showcase what it means to be an active research neuroscientist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/events\/category?field_event_category_target_id=661\">Upcoming Neuroscience Lectures<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Given the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, our major prepares students for a variety of jobs and careers that extend beyond graduate school. Students from the neuroscience program have gained employment as laboratory, research, and surgical technicians, as well as teachers, behavioral therapists, and more.<\/p>\n<p>A majority of our students also pursue higher education, either immediately after graduation or after taking part in post-baccalaureate research internships (many through the National Institutes of Health) or certificate programs. Our students have enrolled in medical, dental and veterinary schools, as well as numerous graduate programs (including psychology, nursing, bioengineering, virology, marine science and neuroscience) across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/careers-in-neuroscience\/\">Careers in Neuroscience<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/careers-in-neuroscience\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row smcm-story\"style=\"width:100%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/stories\/future-environmental-advocacy-ellie-walter-24\"><h3>Seahawk Spotlight<\/h3> <div><div class=\"imgCont\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/images\/ellie_walter_headshot.jpg.webp?itok=GYjINzSB\" alt=\"\"><\/div><span>A Future in Environmental Advocacy With Ellie Walter \u201924<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/05\/professor-bowers-students-present-acs-conference\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/05\/ACS-students-and-profs-2.jpg.webp?itok=qc1TRft7\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor Bowers &amp; Students Present at ACS Conference<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/elise-kinyanjui-25-publishes-alzheimers-dementia\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/04\/Elise-Headshot.png.webp?itok=8_e0J04_\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Elise Kinyanjui \u201825 Publishes in Alzheimer&#039;s &amp; Dementia<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/18th-annual-somd-brain-bee-held-st-marys-college-maryland\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/04\/BrainBee-Article_sm.jpg.webp?itok=TrDVhL6o\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>18th Annual SOMD Brain Bee Held at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=661\">More Neuroscience News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chair<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at Çï¿ûÊÓƵ want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/2023-08\/IMG_0790.jpeg.webp?itok=Tb1asdbZ\" width=\"2205\" height=\"3088\" alt=\"Me, Liz Leininger, looking at the camera and smiling. I have dark brown hair with parts dyed teal, wear tortise-shell pattern glasses and am wearing a white shirt with black leaf pattern\" class=\"restdept661\" \/>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/elizabeth-leininger\">Elizabeth Leininger<\/a><p>she\/her<\/p><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor <\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:ecleininger@smcm.edu\">ecleininger@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-15-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-15-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Honor<\/strong> Society<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-15-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nurhopsi.org\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/08\/2110-1927.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/08\/2110-1927.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/08\/2110-1927-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/08\/2110-1927-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/192\/2025\/08\/2110-1927-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" title=\"Honor Society\" alt=\"Nu Rho Psi \u2013 The National Honors Society for Neuroscience Majors\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-16\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-16-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-16-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Pick our brains.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-16-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>We offer a neuroscience program grounded in hands-on research experience. As a neuroscience student, you will work closely with supportive, skilled faculty in small class sizes. The neuroscience program draws from the fields of: biology, chemistry, and psychology. In addition, seniors will complete a capstone experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-16-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-16-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-instagram\"><\/i>Follow us on Instagram<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-16-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Expand your learning beyond the classroom with opportunities like studying abroad, internships, hands-on classes, or independent research. These experiences help you see the bigger picture.<\/p>\n<p>At St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland, you&#8217;ll benefit from experienced professors, unlike at larger universities where teaching assistants may lead classes. You\u2019re more likely to have the same professor for multiple courses, work with them on your St. Mary\u2019s Project, or have them as your academic advisor.<\/p>\n<p>When you need letters of recommendation for jobs or grad school, you\u2019ll have professors who know you well and can write strong, detailed letters. This close relationship between faculty and students makes your experience at St. Mary\u2019s unique compared to larger schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a neuroscience major or minor, you will explore the many workings of the brain from an interdisciplinary perspective. 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