An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Major/Minor in Neuroscience
A truly interdisciplinary environment for discovery and learning is essential for understanding the organization and function of nerve cells and nervous systems, as well as the organismal behaviors they produce, including human cognition. At Duke University, the experience in neuroscience for undergraduates is nurtured in just such a collaborative environment, where the perspectives of multiple disciplines are brought together to explore the brain sciences and their impact on real-world problems.
Explore our program and discover why the study of neuroscience at Duke University is one of the most exciting and satisfying adventures that an education in the liberal arts and sciences can offer!
To learn more and ask questions, contact the Office for Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscience,(919) 613-5025, LSRC B123.
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NEUROSCI 135 (PHARM 160) Drugs, Brain & Behavior in Summer Session 1
NEUROSCI 135 (PHARM 160) Drugs, Brain & Behavior is now listed for Summer Session 1 2012.
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Duke Center for Science Education student grants
The Duke Center for Science Education is offering grants ($500-1500) for student teams to develop hands-on science activities for children in Grades 4-8.
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Duke Marine Lab Spring 2011
Spend spring semester on Duke’s “true East campus” – experience small, dynamic classes, participate in independent research, and travel around the world with Duke faculty.
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Undergraduate Research Symposium - SNCURCS 2011
Abstracts are now being accepted for the 7th Annual State of NC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium at East Carolina University on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 (SNCURCS 2011).
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Neuroscience Major Peter Cruz-Gordillo in the news!
"Wow, this is fun, can I please do more?" Peter's response to the challenges and occasional frustrations of genomic research on the pain-sensing systems of humans and chimpanzees.
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Current Neuroscience Students
- 2010-2011 Trinity College Research Forum in Neuroscience
- Requirements Worksheet
- Research Opportunities
- Current NEUROSCI courses
- Neuroscience Library Guide
- Neuroscience Majors Union
- FAQs
Prospective Students
Summer Research Opportunities in Neuroscience at Duke (for other students)
Student Spotlight
Krystal Mak , Trinity '12, Neuroscience (Bachelor of Science)
Hometown: Walnut, CA
Research: My work with Dr. Yin focuses on using multielectrode arrays to obtain in vivo recordings of various brain structures and using optogenetic tools to activate specific neuronal populations in the PFC/striatum in awake and behaving mice in order to identify the underlying mechanisms of working memory, risk aversion, and motor control.
Thoughts: Although I'm a pre-law student, I chose to major in neuroscience because it's the perfect interface between the hard and the social sciences, making it relevant to nearly any career path. Above all, what draws me most to neuroscience research is its potential to drastically improve the number of treatment options available for many debilitating neurological conditions.
