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NEURDs’letter 2025-2026

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Neuroscience Brainbytes

Friday, January 23rd at 11:30am in 4030 Nicol Building

Our first Brainbyte of the winter term will be delivered by:

Brainbytes is our neuroscience graduate student speaker series, designed to showcase the broad array of neuroscience research that our graduate students are involved in and also to foster an engaged neuroscience community across labs and students of all levels.

Each session comprises two speakers, and each Brainbyte is a 20-min presentation followed by a 10-min Q/A period.

View Full Schedule

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Research Presentation Practice

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, a service center operating under CUSA, offers an opportunity for students to practice their research communication skills and present their work. The only requirement: it must incorporate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in some way. 

They are offering free bookable slots to students and clubs as part of their programming and with the hopes of letting more students learn about their services. Student researchers will be able to practice research communication skills in a cozy environment, share knowledge with fellow students outside of their department, and have in-depth discussions with them.

Book the GSRC here

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The Unified Support Centre is holding an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course on the weekends of February 7th & 8th, 2026 and March 7th & 8th, 2026. Registration for both dates are now open!

ASIST is a comprehensive, two day course consisting of audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations designed to teach you how to help someone with thoughts or plans of suicide. You will learn how to recognize signs of suicide, provide a skilled intervention, and develop a safety plan to help someone choose to stay alive.

Course Details:

Register Here

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Brain and Mental Health Art Show

Save the Date!

Saturday, May 2nd at 6 pm at the Glebe Community Centre

This is an annual event organized by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Ottawa Chapter that brings together the scientific and mental health communities in Ottawa through art in support of a wonderful local charity. This year, all proceeds raised through art auctions, raffle prizes, and drink and ticket sales will benefit the CAPSA. 

Calling All Artists!

Submissions are open NOW and will remain open until March 30th. 

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.

Submit Art Here

QUESTIONS? Email submissions@sfn-ottawa.ca

Follow us on social media for updates and reminders:

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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!

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.

Registration closes February 13th. Carleton students can add volunteer hours for CCR credit. 

Learn more
Sign up for either event here

Questions? Email us at brain.awareness.sfn@gmail.com

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Call for Student Safety Patrollers

Apply by February 28th

Campus Services is seeking motivated, community-oriented students entering their second year at Carleton to join the Student Safety Patrol Program. Applicants from any program are welcome. This is a great chance to promote campus safety and gain valuable experience.

Learn more and apply here

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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!

Submit Feedback

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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

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