Welcome
Neuroscience is the study of the biology and function of the central nervous system, with a special focus on the brain. The field has
emerged during the past two decades as part of the explosive growth of research and interest in the neural sciences. An autonomous major in neuroscience was developed at the University of Pittsburgh in 1983, and is among the largest undergraduate neuroscience programs in the country, with more than 300 students as majors.
The program is designed to provide a challenging sequence of courses in biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, in addition to introductory and advanced courses in neuroscience. Students may also receive credit for original research projects conducted in collaboration with faculty members. The relatively small size of the upper-level courses, excellence of teaching, and opportunities for research are especially attractive features of the major. A minor in neuroscience is also available.
News
Congratulations!
The following Neuroscience majors have been accepted to medical school...
Danielle Houtz -
Thomas Jefferson University
School of Pharmacy
Sudipta Devanath -
University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Keith Wirth -
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center
Zubin Shah -
University of Toledo
Boonshoft School of Medicine
(Wright State Univ.)
Jody Manners -
University of Pittsburgh Medical School
University of Maryland
Temple University
Penn State University at Hershey
Anthony Cipriano -
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center &
Drexel University College of Medicine
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PHI BETA KAPPA Inductees
Raise Awareness about PBK
Four Neuroscience majors inducted to Phi Beta Kappa as juniors have joined together to raise awareness about PBK to underclassmen. The group assembles to give presentations in freshman and sophomore level classes, providing information about PBK and the benefits of induction. The four have also taken the initiative to meet with advisors and with staff at the Honors College to get their message out there.
Pictured above from left to right are Ranjodh (RJ) Singh, Sudipta Devanath, and Sameer Shakir. Corey Clyde (not pictured) is also an active member of the group.
A Message from RJ:
Dear Fellow Student,
My name is Ranjodh Singh. I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, currently in my senior year. I wanted to quickly inform you about a special opportunity. Last spring I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as one of six juniors. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honorary society that prides itself on supporting the study of liberal arts. Members of the society demonstrate intellectual integrity, tolerance for other views, and a broad range of academic interests, often pursuing double or triple majors. I encourage you to pursue induction into Phi Beta Kappa as a goal in your undergraduate careers. Being a Phi Beta Kappa is more than a recognition; it is gaining membership into a dynamic and multidisciplinary community, composed of motivated and ambitious students. Current endeavors of individual Phi Beta Kappas at the University of Pittsburgh include student government board, undergraduate teaching, research at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and Butterfly Medical, a non-profit organization.
Please reference our website (like below) to learn more about the society, including the requirements for eligibility and a PDF-copy of the brochure. Speak to your academic advisers about the opportunity and feel free to contact me or the Phi Beta Kappa advisers personally with any inquiries. Please be aware that add or drop ends on Jan. 19th in case you would like to add a class to meet the eligibility criteria by the end of this spring semester.
Thank You,
RJ
Ranjodh Singh, Bachelor of Philosophy Candidate
School of Arts and Sciences, Class of 2010
University of Pittsburgh Honors College
(267)825-6076
Ras90@pitt.edu
Ranjodh.Singh@chp.edu
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Undergraduate Online Resume Review
If you have a resume that you would like Career Development to review, you no longer have to schedule an appointment! Simply send an email to resumes@pitt.edu with your resume attached and one of our counselors and consultants will get back to you with comments and suggestions on how to make your resume stand out from the crowd. Please allow 2-3 business days for a reply.
This service is currently for undergraduates – graduate level resumes and CVs are best served by walk-in appointments at Career Development.
Online Advising Now Available
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Research Opportunities
The Department of Neuroscience encourages interested undergraduate majors to gain research experience within an active neuroscience laboratory. Most undergraduates who enroll in research for credit are interested in completing an independent project that results in an undergraduate thesis.
