NEURDs’letter 2025-2026
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Neuroscience Colloquium
This Friday’s talk entitled, “Epigenetics Without Determinism: Ethics at the Intersection of Biology and Social Justice” will be delivered by Dr. Charles Dupras from the University of Montreal.
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❄️ SciSoc Winter Formal ❄️
The tradition is back! On February 28th, SciSoc is taking over the Infinity Convention Center for the Winter Formal, and you’re invited to trade the beaker for a ballroom.
From 6 PM to 10 PM, we’re bringing the energy with live animation, a killer DJ, great food, and a chance to mingle with your favorite faculty and fellow science peers.
Tickets are officially live with early-bird pricing until February 13th! On sale until we’re full. Grab yours now before the “Sold Out” sign goes up.
Where: Infinity Convention Center (2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2L9)
When: Feb 28th | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Vibe: Music, Dance, Food, and Science Royalty
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Brain Ball 2026
The annual Brain Ball is rolls in soon! 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
- Date: Friday, March 13th
- Location: St. Elias Banquet Centre
- Ticket Cost: $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 Awareness Week
Are you interested in gaining volunteer teaching experience while sharing your passion for science?
Join us for this year’s Brain Awareness Week (BAW)! BAW is a two-part outreach initiative, hosted by the Society for Neuroscience, designed to engage children and youth with neuroscience and to foster curiosity in students about the brain!
Volunteer registration closes February 13th. Carleton students can add volunteer hours for CCR credit.
Week at School (March 9-13): Volunteers will teach in-class presentations to elementary, middle, or high school classes. All presentations are pre-made and cover topics including sleep, concussions, or the 5-senses. Share your knowledge of neuroscience to help encourage students in science from a young age! You can indicate which times and grades you would like to teach, and all presentations can be done in pairs – so consider recruiting a friend!
Week at the Museum (March 18-20): Volunteers will host interactive Backyard Brain experiments including the robotic claw, human-to-human interface, and mini-EEG! Come and share your knowledge, while inspiring students with fun mini experiments! Volunteer shifts last 2 or 4 hours, from Wednesday to Friday.
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Questions? Email us at brain.awareness.sfn@gmail.com
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From Intention to Action
Feeling Overwhelmed? FITA Can Help.
University can be exciting, but it can also feel like a lot to manage. When things get stressful in one area of life, it often spills into another. If you are struggling personally, it can be hard to stay focused academically, and vice versa.
The From Intention to Action (FITA) program offers confidential, one-on-one support to help you manage stress, stay motivated, and feel more in control of your studies. You don’t have to handle everything on your own! FITA is here to help you find your footing and move forward with confidence.
With either 5 or 10 weekly sessions working with a FITA coordinator, you will have a space to talk about what is been getting in your way, whether that’s academic pressure, motivation, anxiety, or life outside of school. Together, you will work on strategies to build balance, confidence, and effective habits that support your well-being and academic success.
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Science Study Workshops
Detailed Step-by-Step Study Skills: Thursday, March 5th 11:30am to 1:30pm
Ever wanted to have a step-by-step guide on studying for final exams in Science? Look no further! In this workshop we will go through a detailed process of how to study for the final exams. We will discuss how to build a study schedule, strategies in how to summarize, review, recall, link, and practice key ideas to help guide you on being more successful in studying for your exams.
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Studying for Science Exams: Wednesday, March 25th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Studying for exams in math and sciences can be daunting. However, there are ways to study more effectively and reduce your stress at the end of the term. Come to this workshop to get tips on how and when to study, as well as how to approach different subject material. You can save yourself time and energy just by using a few study tricks!
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Artist Call Out: Brain & Mental Health Art Show
Submissions are open NOW and will remain open until March 30
Contributing a piece of art to the BMH Art Show is a great way to engage with your local community and showcase your talents! We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.) and artists of any age are welcome.
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Questions? Email submissions@sfn-ottawa.ca
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Summer Employment
I was browsing job boards the other day and noticed the City of Ottawa has quite a few postings for student positions. Also, here is a list of external job boards collated by Career Services.
By visiting individual company websites you can find job postings or ways to express interest in employment that aren’t included on job boards, so be sure to poke around and see what’s out there. For example, Carmelito Cafe is now accepting resumes.
If you need help with resume and cover letters, you can refer to these resources or drop by Career Services for a review session.
Last but not least, it could be worth your time to submit your resume to the Casual Applicant Pool for staff positions at Carleton University. More info on that here.
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Call for Volunteer Research Assistants
PsilWell is a Health Canada regulated clinical trial based out of Victoria, BC, investigating the effects of psilocybin on wellness in adults. They are seeking a remote, volunteer Research Assistant (RA) to facilitate the recruitment of inbound leads. This would involve direct patient contact through email and phone calls, assessing eligibility, and inputting data into a web-based data capture platform. Participation as an RA requires clinical research training and certifications (TCPS2, Division 5, ICH-GCP), which will be provided on behalf of the trial sponsor.
Must have (or be on the cusp of) 4th-year standing. Email neuroscience@carleton.ca for the posting.
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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