NEURDs’letter 2025-2026
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Neuroscience Colloquium
This week’s talk, “A Tale of Translation: Endocannabinoid Regulation of Stress, Anxiety and Fear from Rodents to Humans”, will be presented by Dr. Matthew Hill of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary.
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Gateways to Medical & Health Careers
March 10th from 4pm to 5:30pm in the SSSC
Want to learn more about getting into medical and/or health careers?
This session will allow attendees to explore getting into medical and various health care professional schools, gaining a better understanding of the requirements and expectations for each pathway. Each presentation is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview, helping you make informed decisions about your future. Additionally, have a chance to speak with SSSC mentors regarding their experience applying to and preparing for medical and professional schools during the panel portion of the event.
List of Topics Covered:
- Applying to Medical School
- Writing the MCAT
- Writing the Casper
- Interview Prep
- Applying to Other Health Care Professional Schools
- Alternative Health Care Careers
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Science Café: Artificial Intelligence in the Physical World
March 11th from 6:30pm to 8pm at 1049 Bank St
While artificial intelligence and Machine Learning have revolutionized our digital world, they haven’t yet been widely adopted in the physical world.
In this session, Dr. Sriram Ganapathi Subramanian from the School of Computer Science will explore the challenges of applying reinforcement learning to real-world, sequential decision-making tasks and highlight recent research advances working to bridge this gap.
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Brain Ball 2026
March 13th at the St. Elias Banquet Centre
The annual Brain Ball is almost here! Hosted by the Carleton Neuroscience Society, the Carleton Cognitive Science Association, and the Psychology Society of Carleton University, Brain Ball is a time to unwind after a busy semester and enjoy a night of food, dancing, fun activities, and mingling with fellow students and profs!
Find more information leading up to the event on our Instagram page: cubrainball
- Tickets: $65 includes admission and seated dinner
- Payment method: Once you fill out the form, please pay by E-Transfer to the email address located at the bottom of the form.
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Brain Freeze 2026
March 22nd at 10:00am at the Health Sciences Building
Registration fee: Freewill donation to Serenity Renewal for Families
Brain Freeze is back to fundraise for Serenity Renewal for Families in support of families impacted by addictions. Lace up for a 5K and 10K walk/run with the Chee Lab. Bring family, friends, pets, and move for a cause!
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Call for Research Participants
Carleton Health Sciences is recruiting participants for a research study examining the effect of a probiotic on nutrient levels in reproductive-aged women. The study is open to individuals assigned the female sex at birth between the ages of 18 and 40. The study has received research ethics approval from CUREB-B.
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Student Testimonials
We’d love to hear about your experiences with Carleton Neuroscience!
Positive or negative, what classes you’ve enjoyed the most, advice for future students, how you feel what you’re learning might apply to future endeavors – whatever you care to share. You can remain anonymous or include your name, program, and year-standing. If desired, you can submit a photo and be featured on our website.
Your feedback is super appreciated and will help inform our efforts to inspire future NEURds!
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The NEURds’letter is typically sent out every Thursday during the fall/winter semesters. While membership on the distribution list is automatic for neuroscience majors at the beginning of each fall, you can unsubscribe (or request to join) via email to Carleton Neuroscience Administration