Gooood evening nscsas,

This week, we have our FINAL set of nscsas events for the Spring 2024 semester! Thank you all for such an amazing year, and for your constant support. From the early morning volunteering to the evening meetings and fundraisers, we've made loads of great memories together and held a large variety of events, all thanks to you. Time certainly flies when you're having fun.

This is the final set of announcements for the Spring 2024 semester, so let's jump right in ! <3

Announcements:

• Your spring interns have organized an Active Member event at Mini Golf & Arcade Games !

  • This Friday, we hope you'll join us at Golf N' Stuff for some fun arcade games and pizza ! 

    • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here !

• Your interns have also been hard at work with Destress Day ! This Saturday you can:

  • Join us for a cooking event with our harvested garden vegetables

  • Stretch and relax in a yoga session with Victor

  • Test your friends with Switcheroo Painting

  • Join us at the turtle pond for the nscsas anniversary potluck !

    • If you'd like to attend any of the Destress events, please sign up here

    • And if you would like to attend the nscsas 15-year anniversary potluck, please fill out the form here

• As mentioned at our final meeting, Jake will be sharing the statistics of our Spring 2024 Budget & Expenditures in a separate email. We want to maintain that transparency with you all and share what your financial support is going towards

  • Each and every one of you makes our events possible—through your efforts and investments—and we are very grateful for your continued dedication to the nscsas ! <33

• We are also including our End of Semester survey in this email. Filling out this survey will not take longer than ten minutes, and by submitting feedback on your NSCSAS experience this school year, you can earn one universal point! If you have any comments, concerns, or ideas for next year, please let us know by filling out [ THIS SURVEY ] ! Your input will help us in making this club a worthwhile experience for students. This survey will be due Sunday, May 5th, at 11:59 pm.

Upcoming Events:

~ May ~

3. Active Member Event - Mini Golf & Arcade Games at Golf N' Stuff

4. (S) Destress Day

NSCSAS Potluck Sign-Up

--If you are attending the potluck, please complete the Google sheet above and fill out the form linked in the Destress Day

5. (U) End of Semester Survey Due (Online link) @ 11:59 PM

Thank you all for an incredible year, hope you all have a great summer !

Goooood afternoon nscsas,

Hard to believe that there's only one full week of classes left, with next week being the final academic wrapup. I hope you all can take a moment and realize how far you've come, and all that you've accomplished. You should be very proud of what you've achieved this semester, and I hope you've made some great memories along the way. <3 We have some exciting news for you this week, and next Monday I will be sending the final spring 2024 announcements. Let's jump right in! :D

Announcements:

• After verifying the votes, we are pleased to share the 2024–2025 NSCSAS Board !!!

  • President: Famesh Patel

  • Vice President: Jake Chester

  • Secretary: Mackenzie Lynch

  • Treasurer: Airen Fortunato

  • Social Media Director: Victor Sandrin

  • Fundraising Chair: Kaitlyn Lai

  • Special Events Chairs: Arpita Gulati & Amanda Feng

    • Thank you to all who voted and applied for our election! Here's to another great year :)

• Our final general meeting is TONIGHT with an introduction to your new board along with a lecture from the seniors !

  • Personal request from Alanis: I am assembling a video for our club, and would like to include as many members as possible for our 15-year anniversary celebration. The anniversary itself is April 26th but we will be holding an official celebration on Saturday, May 4th.

  • That being said, I intend to record a couple of clips at our final meeting and would like to invite you all to participate. 

    • After our meeting, I would like for us to catch the sunset view on the higher floors of enr2 (west side) for a group video and photo session. Sunset is at 7:00 pm right after our meeting. Hope to see you there :D

  • If you are interested in learning more or want to share content that may be included in the video, please join the GroupMe chat here. 

  • Note: this participation is NOT a requirement to attend the final general meeting, but may be an addition to our agenda near the end.

    • Videos of any and all nscsas events—remember, this is an anniversary video—no matter the year would be greatly appreciated

• Join us at the Parkinson's Wellness Recovery event from 9 am –11:15 am on Saturday, April 27th! We will help set up the event and assist participants at the circuit exercise stations :D

  • Please meet at the Honors Village by 8:15 am for carpooling!

    • Note from the PWR! Representative: Please dress comfortably. Athletic wear is fine, like tennis shoes, leggings, shorts (appropriate length), and long or short sleeve shirts (no tank tops, crop tops, or sports bras as a top).

  • If you'd like to attend this event, please sign up here !

• Your Spring 2024 interns have been hard at work with coordinating the Active Member Event ! The interns have devised three novel options for the event, but we need your vote to decide which activity we should do!

  • Option 1: Reid Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt

  • Option 2: Mini Golf & Arcade Games at GolfN' Stuff

  • Option 3: Color Me Mine Pottery - Pajama Night

    • Check out the poll here for more details, and please read carefully (especially the days/times) before submitting your vote ! 

• We are also including our End of Semester survey here in this email. Filling out this survey will not take longer than ten minutes, and by submitting feedback on your NSCSAS experience this school year, you can earn one universal point! If you have any comments, concerns, or ideas for next year, please let us know by filling out [ THIS SURVEY ] ! Your input will help us in making this club a worthwhile experience for students. This survey will be due Sunday, May 5th, at 11:59 pm.

Upcoming Events:

~ April ~

22. (M) General Meeting #7 - Senior Send-Off (Last Lecture) and introduction of the new board!

23. (P) Neurocharlas at enr2 s215 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

24. (U) PhotoCircle content upload closes at 11:59 pm

26.  Happy Birthday NSCSAS!

27. (O) PWR! Open House/Fundraiser Event

~ May ~

4. (S) Destress Day

--Garden Cooking Event + more !! Additional details coming soon :)

4. (S) NSCSAS 15-year celebration/potluck after destress activities

5. (U) End of Semester Survey Due (Online link) @ 11:59 PM

Thank you all, and hope to see you tonight! :D

How's it going nscsas,

Hope you're all hanging in there: we only have a couple of weeks left! We have a couple of announcements and reminders for you today, along with an important announcement at the end!

Announcements & Reminders:

• This Saturday we will be volunteering for the RunTucson Earth Day 5k at Biosphere !

  • Randy and Tia were some of our most generous donors and supporters for SfN, and we would like to do what we can to thank them and actively support their races !  

    • We hope you'll join us this Saturday to manage the water tables and monitor the course (note: we do not have to pay for Biosphere entry as volunteers; thank you Randy)

  • If you would like to attend, please sign up here. Also, please join the GroupMe chat for further details, quick communication, and ride coordination here

• When we get back to the UofA around 11:15/11:30, we will be meeting at enr2 to coordinate rides and then head up to Mt. Lemmon for our new NSCSAS Retreat ! 

  • At this new social, we will be hosting a variety of activities (that you vote on), starting with the most popular vote!

    • If you'd like to attend, please RSVP here and submit your vote for the activity form here

    • Also, please join the GroupMe for further details, quick communication, and ride coordination here

    • Please bring your jackets/coats, it may be chilly!

    • We will not be sleeping overnight at the campsite, this is a DAY event

• Your Spring 2024 interns have been hard at work with coordinating the Active Member Event ! The interns have devised three novel options for the event, but we need your vote to decide which activity we should do!

  • Option 1: Reid Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt

  • Option 2: Mini Golf & Arcade Games at GolfN' Stuff

  • Option 3: Color Me Mine Pottery - Pajama Night

    • Check out the poll here for more details, and please read carefully (especially the days/times) before submitting your vote ! 

• Shout out to the Volleyball Intramurals team for crushing the playoffs last night !! This Sunday at 8 pm (South Rec), the team will be proceeding to the quarter finals, and we could not be more proud of them ! We'd like to extend an invitation to any and all members who would like to come out and support the team: no sign-up necessary !

  • You can also join the Photocircle here to watch some crazy saves and action shots by the team last night (I swear some of y'all were hanging in the air for those spikes).

  • Best of luck Team Neurons, you got this!!

• Reminder that the voting for Special Events Chair run-off ends TOMORROW at 5 pm ! 

  • Please see Lauren's email and remember to submit your vote here. 

  • A separate link to these candidates’ platforms is located here for your reference as well! 

  • Thank you all, and we wish the candidates the best of luck!

• Final announcement for the day: our final general meeting is NEXT Monday with a lecture from the seniors and an introduction to your new board !

  • Personal request from Alanis: I am assembling a little video for our club, and would like to include as many members as possible for our anniversary celebration. The anniversary itself is April 26th but we will be celebrating together on May 4th. This anniversary video is a big project but one I intend to complete as soon as possible. Thank you all for your patience <3 

  • That being said, I intend to record a couple of clips at our final meeting and would like to invite you all to participate. If you are interested in learning more or want to share content that may be included in the video, please join the GroupMe chat here. 

  • Note: this participation is NOT a requirement to attend the final general meeting, but may be an addition to our agenda near the end.

    • Videos of the NSCSAS Retreat would be greatly appreciated as well ! I will be recording at the Earth Day event this Saturday.

Thanks everyone, and hope you have a great weekend! :D

Goooood afternoon nscsas,

It's certainly not news that we have the best club members ever. However, we cannot thank you enough for your support at our events and fundraisers. Y'all really pulled all the stops and bops at the Just Dance/Karaoke social last Friday, and worked hard at the Keeling Garden event on Saturday. Not to mention the life-saving skills y'all demonstrated at our Stop the Bleed event on Sunday. We thank you all for making time in your busy schedules to support nscsas and make all these memories with us. We only have a couple of weeks left with you, and we hope you'll enjoy the events we have lined up until then. Now onto this week's announcements...

Announcements:

• Just a reminder that the Member Shoutout online form closes TONIGHT at 11:59 pm ! With this easy and fun professional point opportunity, you can nominate another nscsas member for a shoutout here, and that member will receive 1 professional point !

  • Note: the nominees will be featured in our next general meeting

  • Please make sure you have permission from the nominee to give them a shoutout

  • You can access the form here

• Speaking of shoutouts, HUGE congratulations to Moorea Neimeier for winning the March Madness bracket!! Very well played and very well strategized :D 

  • Please check in with our treasurer Jake to receive your prize money ! Airen will also note your additional universal point prize

  • Thank you all for joining us and donating this year: it was an intense and unpredictable bracket and we appreciate you joining us for the ride

• NAP Gala is TOMORROW (Tuesday) night and is being hosted by the Neuroscience Ambassadors!

  • Get ready for a night of nostalgia, fun, and celebrating all things science at the NAP Gala! Dust off your tux or favorite dress, because we're transforming the venue into a science-themed prom unlike any other!

    • Check out the link here for what you can expect and to RSVP for the event !

• This weekend we have two special events: the RunTucson Earth Day 5k Volunteering and the NSCSAS Retreat!

  • Randy and Tia at RunTucson have been incredible supporters and donors to our SfN endeavors and we would like to give back to them by volunteering for their Earth Day race at Biosphere this weekend! We will be monitoring the course and managing water tables for over 500 runners in Tucson. We hope to see ya there :D

    • If you would like to attend, please sign up here

• Right after the race, we will be heading to Mt. Lemmon for our nscsas retreat! At this new social, we will be hosting a variety of activities (that you vote on), starting with the most popular vote!

  • If you'd like to attend, please RSVP here and submit your vote for the activity form here

  • Please bring your jackets/coats, it may be chilly!

  • We will not be sleeping overnight at the campsite, this is a DAY event

  • We will be meeting at enr2 to coordinate rides, stay tuned for a follow-up email! :D

• Thank you all so much for voting for your 2024–2025 nscsas board; the elections are nearly finished !

  • • The run-off ballot for the Special Events Chair is now OPEN until this Friday (04/19) at 5 pm.

    • All dues-paying / dues-exempt members of nscsas can vote in this run-off

    • Please read through each platform carefully before revoting, and may the best candidacy platform win.

    • All elected individuals will be announced after the conclusion of the run-off.

    • Vote for Special Event Chair Here

• Our seventh and final general meeting of the semester is NEXT Monday (04/22) in enr2 s107 ! 

  • We will be hosting our final lecture, including an introduction to your 2024–2025 executive board: hope to see you there! :D

Upcoming Events:

~ April ~

15. (P) Member Shoutout closes at 11:59 pm

16. (P) NAP GALA

19. Special Events Voting closes at NOON

20. (O) RunTucson Earth Day 5k Volunteering

20. (S) NSCSAS Retreat right after 5k volunteering

22. (M) General Meeting #7 - Senior Send-Off (Last Lecture) and introduction of the new board!

22. (U) PhotoCircle content upload closes at 11:59 pm

23. (P) Neurocharlas at enr2 s215 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

26.  Happy Birthday NSCSAS!

27. (O) PWR! Open House/Fundraiser Event

~ May ~

4. (S) Destress Day

--Garden Cooking Event + more !! Additional details coming soon :)

4. (S) NSCSAS 15-year celebration/potluck after destress activities

5. (U) End of Semester Survey Due (Online link) @ 11:59 PM

Have a great week everyone !

All the best,

Alanis

Hello NSCSAS,

It has been an honor to serve you all, and I am excited to see what the future of NSCSAS holds. However, it is not yet time for that transition as we need to have a run-off for one of the positions.

Since the vote for special events chair fell within 1 vote between the candidates, we will be holding a run-off to decide the winner. You will only need to re-vote for this specific position. 

The run-off ballot for special events chair is open now through this Friday, 4/19/24, at 5 pm. Any dues-paying or dues-exempt member of NSCSAS is eligible to vote in this run-off.  Please read through each platform carefully before revoting, and may the best candidacy platform win. All elected individuals will be announced after the conclusion of the run-off. 

Vote for Special Event Chair Here

Again, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this matter, and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Best,

Lauren Skyler

Hi NSCSAS,

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the meeting and has voted so far. There was a glitch in the last form that prevented folks from voting for 5 out of 7 positions, so a new form has been created. Thank you to everyone who notified us in such a timely manner after they voted. We really appreciate it. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for sticking with us as this was getting fixed. 

This form now is verified to work! Please submit your votes here as any vote in the previous form will not be counted. The deadline remains the same on 4/12 at 12 pm.

New Ballot Link: https://forms.gle/Tao42AMoAVhJLYLaA

Thanks again everyone for sticking with us as this got fixed, and I hope you all have a great rest of your night/week! Again, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Best,

Lauren Skyler

Happy Monday nscsas !

Hope you all had a great weekend and thank you so much for your support at the nscsas art sale and movie night !! Election season is officially underway, and our candidates will be giving their speeches at the general meeting tonight. Thank you all for applying; we wish you the best of luck ! Without further ado, let's jump into the announcements !

Announcements:

• Our sixth general meeting is TONIGHT in enr2 s107 ! Each candidate of the NSCSAS elections will give a speech and elaborate on their position in the campaign.

  • Voting opens AFTER the meeting ends and will close THIS Friday, April 12th, at noon.

  • You can view each candidate's brief campaign description here. Please feel free to view this before the meeting to prepare any questions you might have for the candidates after their speeches!

    • Candidates, please dress business casual if possible !

  • A Zoom link to the meeting for any interested virtual attendees will be provided :)

  • It will take until approximately 7:15 pm to get through all of the speeches, but they will be well worth it!

  • Only dues-paying/dues-exempt members can vote

    • Note: this means that you do NOT need to be an active member in order to vote. As long as you have submitted your club dues or have been exempt, you may submit your vote!

• NSCS Ambassadors are excited to organize a dinner social for mentors and mentees in their Neuron and Glia program! This is a great way to meet other mentors and mentees and catch up with your own about how this past year has gone. Meet with the ambassadors TONIGHT at Chipotle on University Blvd at 7:00 pm to join in on the fun!

  • Please view the flyer attached to this email for more details! We hope to see ya there :D

• Up next we have a very special announcement from the Neuroscience Ambassadors!

  • Get ready for a night of nostalgia, fun, and celebrating all things science at the NAP Gala! Dust off your tux or favorite dress, because we're transforming the venue into a science-themed prom unlike any other!

    • Check out the link here for what you can expect and to RSVP for the event !

• This Friday, our interns have planned an exciting Karaoke/Just Dance social in Chavez Rm 307 ! Join us for some fun and nostalgia at this social event 

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here !

  • Any and all song recommendations are greatly appreciated ;D

• This Saturday, we will be working with the Keeling Community Garden team to build raised garden beds, spread water-preserving mulch, and check on their growing fruits and veggies ! Shout out to our new intern, Yana, for enabling this connection in the community: we're excited to work with their team!

  • Please wear closed-toed shoes and prepare for the warm weather ! Don't forget your water bottle and gloves :D

  • If you'd like to attend, sign up here !

Upcoming Events:

~ April ~

12. (S) Karaoke/Just Dance Social in Chavez 307

12. Election Voting closes at NOON

13. (O) Keeling Community Garden Volunteering 8-11am

14. (P) Stop the Bleed Training in Chem 218 at noon

15. (P) Member Shoutout closes at 11:59 pm

16. (P) NAP GALA

20. (O) RunTucson Earth Day 5k Volunteering

20. (S) NSCSAS Retreat right after 5k volunteering

22. (M) General Meeting #7 - Senior Send-Off (Last Lecture) and introduction of the new board!

22. (U) PhotoCircle content upload closes at 11:59 pm

26.  Happy Birthday NSCSAS!

27. (O) PWR! Open House/Fundraiser Event

~ May ~

4. (S) Destress Day

--Garden Cooking Event + more !! Additional details coming soon :)

4. (S) NSCSAS 15-year celebration/potluck after destress activities

5. (U) End of Semester Survey Due (Online link) @ 11:59 PM

Have a great week everyone !

Gooood evening nscsas,

Hope your week is off to a great start, especially with the cool April showers!! We really appreciate all of you coming out to support our final March events and for making such awesome memories with us! :D With only one full month left of the semester, we have multiple exciting events lined up for you guys, so let's jump right into this week's announcements!

Announcements:

• Our sixth general meeting is NEXT Monday in enr2 room s107 at 6 pm! Each candidate of the NSCSAS elections will give a speech and elaborate on their position in the campaign. 

  • Voting opens AFTER the meeting ends and will close on Friday, April 12th at Noon.

  • You can view each candidate's brief campaign description here. Please feel free to view this before the meeting to prepare any questions you might have for the candidates after their speeches!

  • A Zoom link to the meeting for any interested virtual attendees will be provided :)

  • It will take until about 7:15 pm max to get through all of the speeches, but they will be well worth it!

• This Thursday we'll be making posters and artwork for the upcoming Art Sale Fundraiser! Join us at the Honors Village Courtyard tables and relax at this new and crafty event :D

  • Feel free to bring your own art supplies if you'd like! We will be providing the main resources

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here

  • Note: you can donate your artwork to the Art Sale Fundraiser (which is next Monday) and earn 50% of the profit of your sold items! See more in the outreach segment below

• To celebrate the wrap-up of the first week of April, we will be hosting a Movie Night Social this Friday in Koffler Rm 216 ! We have several movie options on the sign-up sheet, but we need your help to choose one ! We hope to see ya there

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here

  • Snacks and drinks will be provided :D

• Want to donate a couple of art pieces? The Art Sale Fundraiser is NEXT Monday at the UA Mall! Join us for this new outreach opportunity and sign up for a booth shift at the spreadsheet here

  • NOTE: if you want to donate art, please review the spreadsheet tabs and fill out the appropriate information. 

  • All artists will receive 50% of the profit of their sold items

    • You can donate your art pieces from the Thursday social if you'd like

  • Any and all assistance in managing the art booths would be greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Events:

~ April ~

4. (S) NSCSAS Art Sale Poster Making + Art Event @ 4:30–5:30 pm

5. (S) Movie Night

8. (O) NSCSAS Art Sale Fundraiser

-On the UA Mall from 11 am – 3 pm

8. (M) General Meeting #6 - Election night

• Voting opens after the meeting and closes on 4/12 at noon

12. (S) Karaoke/Just Dance Social in Chavez 307

12. Election Voting closes

14. (P) Stop the Bleed in Chem 218 at noon

13. (O) Garden Volunteering Event

15. (P) Member Shoutout closes at 11:59 pm

16. (P) NAP Gala

20. (O) RunTucson Earth Day 5k Volunteering

-- (S) NSCSAS Retreat right after 5k volunteering

22. (M) General Meeting #7 - Senior Send-Off (Last Lecture) and introduce the new board!

22. (U) PhotoCircle content upload closes at 11:59 pm

26.  Happy Birthday NSCSAS! (15 years)

27. (O) PWR! Open House Volunteering @ 9–11:15 am at the PWR Gym

~ May ~

4. (S) Destress Day

4. (S) 15-year nscsas anniversary celebration/potluck

5. (U) End of Semester Survey Due (Online Link) @ 11:59 pm

Thanks everyone!

How's it going nscsas,

Thank you all for coming out to the Club-Crossover Olympics! The competition was intense but there was a lot of great communication, teamwork, and pure skill out there on the field. We couldn't be more proud of you for representing nscsas and for supporting each other !! We have several events to announce this week, so let's jump right in!

Announcements:

• The NSCSAS Election application for the 2024–2025 term closes THIS FRIDAY at 11:59 pm! Please fill out the application to be on the ballot if you would like to run for a board position.

  • We would like to reiterate that any student in the club who is interested and eligible for a board position should apply. There is no set roster yet for next year's board makeup, and we would like to encourage a diverse group of applicants to apply.

  • Please fill out THIS FORM if you would like to run for one of these positions. 

    • There are descriptions and eligibility requirements written for each position, so please read them carefully to ensure your spot on the ballot!

  • If you have any questions/concerns about this process, please email outgoing seniors, President Lauren Skyler or Vice-President Alanis Dilic, who can discuss these matters confidentially with Advisor Dr. Miller and oversee the elections process.

• Our fifth general meeting is TONIGHT in enr2 s107 at 6pm! For this "Careers in Neuroscience" visit, we will be hosting Michael Ahmadi - a biostatistician at Banner ASU !

  • After the meeting we will wok :D over to Wok Fire and Grill to have dinner and support the nscsas fundraiser !

    • Note: this is an all-day fundraiser at the restaurant; any and all support would be greatly appreciated!

• On Wednesday we have our Shopping Cart Event at 4 pm in Gould-Simpson Room 601.

  • Meet with our nscs advisors and upperclassmen for advice on your future nscs courses!

  • If you would like to attend, please sign up here

• This Thursday, nscsas will be hosting an Honors Thesis Panel at 5 pm in the Honors Village (Rooms 2109 / 2111)

  • Join us as we bring upperclassmen from different neuroscience disciples so that YOU can be best prepared for a senior thesis or capstone project by listening to their personal tips and tricks !

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here

• Join us for our new crochet workshop this Friday!

  • Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced crocheter looking to sharpen your skills, we've got you covered with fun activities (making coasters and stuffed animals) at this social event!

    • Supplies will be provided

  • If you would like to attend, please sign up here 

Upcoming Events:

25. (M) General Meeting #5 at 6 pm in enr2 s107

****(O) Wok Fire & Grill Fundraiser - ALL DAY!****

27. (P) Shopping Cart Event with the NSCS Advisors at 4 pm  in Gould-Simpson Rm 601

28. (P) Honors Thesis Panel @ 5pm in Honors Village Rooms 2109/2111

29. (S) Crochet Workshop from 4–5 pm, in ILC Room 135

29. Election Applications due @ 11:59 pm 

~ April (tentative) ~

5. (S) Movie Night

8. (M) General Meeting #6 - Election night

• Voting opens after the meeting and closes on 4/12

12. (S) Karaoke/Just Dance Social in Chavez 307

12. Election Voting closes at 11:59 pm

13. (O) Garden Volunteering Event

15. (P) Member Shoutout closes at 11:59 pm

16. (P) NAP Gala

(U) PhotoCircle content upload

Thank you all, and hope to see you tonight!

Gooood afternoon nscsas,

Huge thank you for coming out to our gardening + survival preparation day! we hope you enjoyed the tour of Station 22, hearing stories from the field, and checking out the fire station's garden (especially the baby peppers )!

Before we get to the announcements for this week, we would like to address the ongoing NSCSAS elections and reiterate that any student in the club who is interested and eligible for a board position should apply. There is no set roster yet for next year’s board make up, and we would like to encourage a diverse group of applicants to apply. If you have questions/concerns about this process, please email outgoing seniors, President Lauren Skyler or Vice-President Alanis Dilic, who can discuss these matters confidentially with Advisor Dr. Miller and oversee the elections process.

Announcements:

• The NSCSAS Election application for the 2024–2025 term is OPEN! Please fill out the application to be on the ballot if you would like to run for a board position for the following year!

  • The positions that will be available are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media Director, Fundraising Chair, and Special Events Chair.

    • Please fill out THIS FORM if you would like to run for one of these positions. 

      • Note: the form contains a description of each position as well as eligibility for running, so please read them carefully to ensure your spot on the ballot!

    • You can run for 2 positions maximum, however, you must make a separate application for each position you are applying for.

  • The application closes NEXT FRIDAY, March 29th, at 11:59 pm

• March Madness is kicking off this week! This annual single-elimination tournament determines the men's college basketball national champion of the Division I Level in the NCAA ! Try your luck at this online competition by signing up here !

  • The team selection window is currently OPEN, and closes this Wednesday (March 20th) !

    • This means that you can still sign up to participate in March Madness by March 20th, but please be mindful of this deadline so you can choose your teams!

  • All participants will earn a social point

    • But the winner will earn a universal point as well as half the pot raised !

  • Note: if you would like to participate, please Venmo $5 to our fundraising director, @Noah-Shedivy!

• Also, we have a new universal point opportunity for all current and graduated members of nscsas! If you have any pictures or videos (preferably horizontal videos) of our nscsas events, please join the main nscsas Photocircle here and upload your content to earn a universal point ! 

  • This Photocircle will be open for the rest of the semester, and you can upload nscsas content from any event or year.

  • Any and all content would be greatly appreciated ! <3

• Our trivia night social is THIS Friday in Chavez 105 at 7 pm! Put your knowledge to the test and see if you can win our first-place prize ! 

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here !

• Our fifth general meeting is NEXT Monday in ENR2 S107 at 6pm! For this "Careers in Neuroscience" visit, we will be hosting Michael Ahmadi - a biostatistician at Banner ASU ! 

  • After the meeting we will wok :D over to Wok Fire and Grill to have dinner and support the nscsas fundraiser !

    • Note: this is an all-day fundraiser at the restaurant; any and all support would be greatly appreciated!

Upcoming Events:

~ March ~

16-20. (S) March Madness Bracket Tournament [Start Mar 19th; End: Apr 8th]

--All participants will earn a social point

--But the winner gets a universal point along with half the pot raised!

--Venmo $5 to @Noah-Shedivy to enter!

22. (S) Trivia Night @ 7 pm in Chavez Rm 105

23. (S) Cross Club Olympics from 9:30 am – 2 pm at Bear Down Field

25. (M) General Meeting #5 at 6 pm in enr2 s107

****(O) Wok Fire & Grill Fundraiser - ALL DAY!****

27. (P) Shopping Cart Event with the NSCS Advisors in Gould-Simpson Rm 601

28. (P) Honors Thesis Panel @ 5 pm in Honors Village Rooms 1067/1068

29. (S) Crochet Workshop from 4–5 pm, location TBD

29. Election Applications due @ 11:59 pm 

~ April (tentative) ~

5. (S) Movie Night

8. (M) General Meeting #6 @ 6 pm

12. Election Voting closes at midnight

15. (P) Member Shoutout closes at 11:59 pm

16. (P) NAP Gala

Thank you all, and have a great week! <3

Gooood afternoon nscsas,

We are officially halfway through the semester, with spring break behind us! We hope you were able to make time for yourselves and enjoy some time off. Election season is here, and we have many exciting initiatives to share, so let's jump right into this week's announcements!

Announcements:

• The NSCSAS Election application for the 2024–2025 term is officially OPEN! Please fill out the application to be on the ballot if you would like to run for a board position for the following year!

  • The positions that will be available are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media Director, Fundraising Chair, and Special Events Chair.

    • Please fill out THIS FORM if you would like to run for one of these positions. The form also contains information about each position as well as eligibility for running.

  • The application CLOSES on March 29th at 11:59 pm

  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our graduating president, Lauren Skyler, at laskyler@arizona.edu !

• Want to test your basketball knowledge for our March Madness Fundraiser? This annual single-elimination tournament determines the men's college basketball national champion of the Division I Level in the NCAA ! Try your luck at this online competition by signing up here !

  • The team-selection window will open this Sunday, and close next Wednesday (March 20th)

    • This means that you can still sign up to participate in March Madness by March 20th, but please be mindful of this deadline

  • The winner earns a universal point as well as half the pot raised !

  • Note: if you would like to participate, please Venmo $5 to our fundraising director, @Noah-Shedivy!

• Our fourth general meeting is TONIGHT in ENR2 S107 at 6 pm ! Join us for a professional panel of graduate students with backgrounds in nscs and novel approaches in psychology!

  • We will be providing a Zoom link tonight as well :D

  • There IS a surprise for tonight's meeting however... T-SHIRTS !!

    • If you are a dues-paying member, please pick up your t-shirts tonight or reach out to our treasurer Jake (nscsas.treasurer.ua@gmail.com) if you have questions about alternative t-shirt pickup times!

  • Also, to earn your professional point, please write a one-paragraph reflection on what you learned at this meeting and send it to our nscsas gmail ! <3

• The Member Shoutout opportunity is still open ! From now until April 15th, you can nominate another nscsas member for a shoutout here, and that member will receive 1 professional point!

  • What you need for a shoutout:

    • Their name & pronouns

    • A picture of the member you are nominating

    • A description of their recent accomplishments and anything else you want to shout out about this person (I.e. joining a lab, holding a fun event, being a great friend, getting a new job position, etc.)

      • Note: members will be spotlighted at the following general meeting, so please get their consent!

• This Saturday, we will be holding a Survivalist + Garden Expert Event with the Tucson Fire Department ! Station 22 has a thriving garden at the side of their department complex, and nscsas will be visiting the crew to ask questions about gardening and survival tips!

  • Please meet at the UofA Community Garden around 1:30 pm for us to examine our vegetable growth so far

  • We will be carpooling to the station around 2:00

  • If you would like to attend this professional event, please sign up here!

• Also, we have a new universal point opportunity for all current and graduated members of nscsas! If you have any pictures or videos (preferably horizontal videos) of our nscsas events, please join the main nscsas Photocircle here and upload your content to earn a universal point ! 

  • This Photocircle will be open for the rest of the semester, and you can upload nscsas content from any time or year.

  • Any and all content would be greatly appreciated ! <3

Upcoming Events:

11. Election Applications are OPEN

11. (M) (P) General Meeting #4 - Panel with Graduate Students

--To earn your professional point, please write a one-paragraph reflection on what you learned at this meeting!

16. (P) Survivalist Garden Education event (Station 22)

--Meet at Community Garden at 1:30pm

16-20. (S) March Madness Bracket Tournament [Start Mar 19th; End: Apr 8th]

--Winner gets a universal point along with half the pot raised!

--Venmo $5 to @Noah-Shedivy to enter!

22. (S) Trivia Night @ 7pm in Chavez 105

23. (S) Cross Club Olympics @ 9:30am at Bear Down Field

25. (O) Wok Fire & Grill Fundraiser - ALL DAY!

27. (P) Shopping Cart Event with the NSCS Advisors 

28. (P) Honors Thesis Panel @ 5pm in Honors Village Rooms 1067/1068

29. Election Applications due @ 11:59 pm 

Thank you all, and have a great week ! <3

All the best,

Alanis

Gooood evening nscsas,

Believe it or not, we are almost halfway through the semester! With spring break just days away, we hope you all are making the most of your experiences here at the UofA, and that you're having fun. Many of our events are crafted to expose you to different aspects of the neuroscience major, the pre-health field, and to connect you with the neuroscience community. We hope you have enjoyed the events we've held so far, and we're always open to feedback and suggestions for future planning ! Please feel free to reach out via email or chat with us in person ! Now onto this week's announcements...

Announcements:

• Thank you all for your support at our All-Day Scented Leaf fundraiser!! Together we not only managed to hold another hilarious gathering, but we also raised $22.19 for nscsas in the process :D

  • Every fundraiser brings us closer to our budgeting goals with SfN, event funding, and t-shirt payments ! And we have you to thank for our success <33

• Interested in a new destress activity? Want to learn how to crochet? Please fill out this interest form, made by our intern Kaitlyn, to have a crochet workshop on Destress Day !

• Our president, Lauren, cooked up a brand new professional point opportunity: the Member Shoutout !

  • Nominate another nscsas member for a shoutout, and that member will receive 1 professional point!

  • What you need for a shoutout:

    • Their name & pronouns

    • A picture of the member you are nominating

    • A description of their recent accomplishments and anything else you want to shout out about this person (I.e. joining a lab, holding a fun event, being a great friend, getting a new job position, etc.)

      • Note: members will be spotlighted at the following general meeting, so please get their consent!

• The Tucson Festival of Books is next weekend, March 9–10th, on the campus mall !

  • Numerous volunteers are needed to make this event possible, and the neuroscience community will be located in Science City again this year !

  • If you'd like to volunteer, please visit this link to sign up, and don't forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water !

    • Nscsas will primarily be volunteering on March 10th; however, Dr. Ricoy, Dr. Cowen, and the Brain Bus would greatly appreciate any and all assistance on the 9th as well !

    • Thank you all for your support, and we hope to see you at this bookish March event :D

• Our next general meeting will be Monday, March 11th (immediately after spring break) back in enr2 s107 at 6 pm ! 

  • At this meeting we will hold a professional panel consisting of professors and graduate students with backgrounds in nscs and psychology !

  • The Zoom link will be sent out at the start of the meeting :D

UPDATED Upcoming Events:

~ February ~

26. (S) NSCS Ambassadors Painting Night from 6–7 pm in Chavez Rm 205

28. (P) Tucson Festival of Books Neuroscience Booth Training from 7–8 pm in GS 601

--Note: Please join the training only if you can volunteer for TFOB over spring break

~ March ~

10. (O) Tucson Festival of Books Neuroscience Volunteering

--This Google Sheet has both 3/9 and 3/10 slot sign-ups; the two tabs to switch between the days are at the bottom of the page ! Nscsas will primarily be volunteering on the 10th!

11. (M) (P) General Meeting #4 - Panel with Professors and Graduate Students (backgrounds in NSCS)

--To earn your professional point, please write a one-paragraph reflection on what you learned at this meeting!

Thank you all, and we hope you have a great spring break!! <3

Gooood afternoon nscsas,

Thank you all for your support at our events this past week: we've had an incredible turnout at the Pre-Health Club fair, Giving Day Competition, and RunTucson volunteering <3 You all are rockstars, and I know that exam season has kept you busy, so thank you for taking the time to come out and support nscsas. Please make time for yourselves and relax <3

Announcements:

• Our third general meeting is TONIGHT in enr2 s215 (note the location change!!) at 6:00 pm

  • Dive into electrophysiology with a visit from Dr. Ricoy - our Faculty Director and Associate Research Scientist - and learn more about his laboratory research ! 

    • Note: Dr. Ricoy's presentation also aligns with the training for our neuroscience exhibits at the Tucson Festival of Books. Get a headstart with the activities tonight !

  • We will also have an all-day Scented Leaf Fundraiser ! 

  • Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards nscsas expenditures for our social, outreach, and active member events, in addition to SfN travel expenses, and t-shirt orders

    • Please mention nscsas at the register for your purchase to count towards our fundraiser <3

    • We will be heading over to Scented Leaf after the general meeting as well - we hope to see ya there :D

• Spring break is right around the corner, and we need to get our work done before we can have fun !! This Thursday, we will be holding an nscsas study session at Main Library (Rm A121) from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. So bring your laptops and some work because it's getting DONE at this social event !

  • If you'd like to attend, please sign up here :D

• Join us this Saturday for our Ben's Bells Outreach event where we will be painting ceramic bells for the Tucson community ! 

  • These ornaments will also be sold in the Ben's Bells shops to help fund open art studios and kindness education programs

  • If you'd like to attend, you can sign up here

    • Please note that this event does charge a $5 fee per person to cover the program's materials and operational costs

• NEXT Monday, NSCS Ambassadors will be hosting a Peer Mentor Painting Night ! 

  • Join us in Chavez Rm 205 for this creative event and chat with your fellow nscs mentors :D

Upcoming Events:

~ February ~

19. (M) (O) General Meeting #3 + All-Day Scented Leaf Fundraiser

--Please mention NSCSAS at the register for each Scented Leaf purchase

22. (S) Nscsas Study Session @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in Main Library Rm A121

24. (O) Ben's Bells Outreach @ 1–3 pm at Main Gate

26. (S) NSCS Ambassadors Painting Night from 6–7 pm in Chavez Rm 205

28. Tucson Festival of Books Neuroscience Booth Training from 7–8 pm in GS 601

~ March ~

2. (O) TMC Be Safe Saturday

9–10. (2O) Tucson Festival of Books Neuroscience Volunteering

--This Google Sheet has both 3/9 and 3/10 slot sign-ups; the two tabs are at the bottom of the page !

11. (M) (P) General Meeting #4

Have a great week everyone ! <3

Gooood morning nscsas,

What a week! From the hilarious Skribblio sketches at our Monday meeting to the heroes at our Red Cross Blood Drive and Letters to Elders, we've made loads of memories together and it's only been two months into 2024 ! We cannot thank you enough for your love and support for nscsas and what it stands for. You make all of this possible <3

We have several events this week to help you destress from exams (you got this!!), so let's jump right in

Announcements:

• The Pre-Health Club Fair is TODAY in Gittings 129B from 4–6 pm

  • If you're interested in doing some networking with shadowing/volunteering/research, or speaking with professors from the UofA's College of Medicine, come visit this professional event !

  • Numerous pre-health clubs and organizations will have displays at the fair (including nscsas :D )

  • Medical, dental, pharmacy, vet, nursing, and other graduate student panels will also be present

    • Please check in with our treasurer, Jake, at the nscsas table to earn your professional point!

• The Giving Day Competition is TOMORROW (Wednesday, Feb 14th) !

  • This annual event creates scholarship opportunities for students and encourages philanthropic activities for our campus.

  • You can compete on behalf of your class, and the class with the most points will be able to donate a scholarship to other university students on their behalf.

  • If you'd like to participate, please RSVP here

    • Note: make sure to check in with Lauren at the photo booth to earn your social point !

• THIS Sunday we will be volunteering for the TMC Old Tucson Trail Race ! 

  • At this popular TMC event, we will be helping RunTucson manage water tables and monitor the course

  • We will be meeting outside enr2 at 6 am to coordinate rides

    • Please layer up! It's going to be chilly in the morning

  • If you'd like a visual of the course, please see the map attached to this email

    • To sign up for this event, click here

• Our third general meeting will be NEXT Monday in enr2 s215 (note the location change!!) at 6:00 pm

  • We will be hosting a visit from Dr. Ricoy - our Faculty Director and Associate Research Scientist - with more details to come!

  • We will also have an all-day Scented Leaf Fundraiser ! Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards nscsas expenditures for our social, outreach, and active events, in addition to SfN travel expenses, and t-shirt orders

    • Please mention nscsas at the register for your purchase to count towards our fundraiser <3

    • We will be heading over to Scented Leaf after the general meeting - we hope to see ya there :D

• Team Neurons is looking for their next MVP! Could it be you? 

  • 4v4 Sand Volleyball is our sport of choice for Season D, and if you'd like to play alongside your nscsas teammates, you'll need to sign up here and formally register at imleagues here !

    • Season D is from March 17th – April 14th

    • Note: there is a $16 fee per person for Season D (through UofA's Intramural Sports program)

    • We will likely be playing on Thursdays at 7 pm

      • Famesh and Noah will have a group chat with all the participants to check in and send updates :D

Upcoming Events:

~ February ~

13. (P) Pre-Health Club Fair @ 4–6 pm in Gittings 129B

14. (S) Giving Day Competition @ 11:30 am – 1pm on UA Mall

18. (O) TMC Old Tucson Trail Run Volunteering at Old Tucson Studios @ 6 am

--Meeting at enr2 at 6 am to coordinate rides

19. (M) (O) General Meeting #3 + All-Day Scented Leaf Fundraiser

--Please make sure to mention NSCSAS at the register for each Scented Leaf purchase !

22. (S) Nscsas Study Session @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in Main Library Rm A121

24. (O) Ben's Bells Outreach @ 1–3 pm at Main Gate

26. (S) NSCS Ambassadors Painting Night from 6–7 pm in Chavez Rm 205

Have a great week everyone ! <3

Happy February nscsas!

Thank you all for coming to the Picacho Peak hike on Saturday !! We had an incredible turnout for the Hunter's Trail and loads of pictures to upload to our website! If you'd like for your photos to be featured, please join the photocircle here :D

Also, did you know we have our own nscsas website? What about our @nscsas instagram? On both platforms, we share updates, sign-up flyers, and event photos ! 

- Check out our website nscsas.org for our Google Calendar, meeting slides, point sheet, and more!

Announcements:

• Huge congratulations to Kaitlyn Lai, Yana Surtchev, and Victor Sandrin !! All three of them will be board interns for the Spring 2024 Semester!

  • Thank you so much to everyone who applied for the position! You all made it a very difficult choice for the board, and we're so happy that so many of you applied and want to be involved in the club! If you would like feedback on your application and input for future reference, please email us! We'd be happy to help, and we hope to see all of you at our future events!

• It's officially ~ Meeting Night Monday ~ ! Bring your favorite board games and join us at enr2 room s107 for this new social event

  • Due to the format of our meeting activities, we unfortunately will not be using Zoom for this session. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you tonight ! <3

Upcoming Events:

~ February ~

5. (M) General Meeting #2 - Jackbox Game Night

6. (P) NSCS Faculty Lab Mixing & Matchmaking Event @4–6pm, Saguaro Rm 101

10. (O) Red Cross Blood Drive @ 9 am–3 pm at Kachina Lounge (Student Union)

13. (P) Pre-Health Club Fair @ 4–6 pm in Gittings 129B

14. (S) Giving Day Competition @ 11:30 am – 1pm on UA Mall

18. (O) TMC Run Trail Volunteering at Old Tucson Studios

19. (O) Scented Leaf Fundraiser

22. (S) Nscsas Study Session @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in Main Library Rm A121

24. (O) Ben's Bells Outreach - time and location TBD

Thanks everyone, and have a great week ! <3

Hey nscsas!

It was so great to see and spend time with all of you last week, we hope you enjoyed the Personal Statement/UBRP Workshop! Huge thank you to Hanna Nkulu for sharing her advice and insights on the process :D If you were unable to attend, the PowerPoint slides have been uploaded to our club website at nscsas.org ! Now onto this week's announcements:

Announcements:

• Our Picacho Peak hike is THIS Saturday at 8 am! Come explore and destress with your fellow nscsas members as the bloom of wildflowers (such as poppies, lupine, and goldenbush) begins this weekend!

  • If you would like to attend this social, please sign up here 

  • We will be meeting outside enr2 at 8 am to coordinate rides

  • Please note we do need a couple of drivers for the event. If you feel comfortable providing a ride to and from the event, please note it in your sign-up and we will coordinate with all the attendees ! Thank you guys <3

• Also our second general meeting will be NEXT Monday at enr2 s107 with a Jackbox Game activity ! More details to come :D

• Looking to volunteer virtually? Interested in an astronaut scholarship? Take a look at the attached Word document that compiles details on the scholarship, volunteering opportunity, and a special announcement from a LEED representative!

• Reminder that the second annual Red Cross Blood Drive will be held here on campus at the Kachina Lounge on the third floor of the Student Union from 9 am-3 pm on February 10th! 

• This year, the need for donations is more than ever as there is an emergency blood shortage in our area. Because of this shortage, every donor at our drive will receive a $20 Amazon gift card within 30 days after their donation. On top of that, you will receive 1 Outreach point for donating! We would truly appreciate your donation, so you should look at your eligibility. 

  • If you are unable to donate at the moment, we will be partnering with another charity at the blood drive where you can contribute your time to make an even bigger impact on our community! 

  • More details can be found at the links below, and there will be information below about the available types of donations, what the donation process looks like, and how to best prepare for your donation!

    • All donors can make their appointment by visiting the link here

    • Also, if you have any eligibility questions regarding donating please visit this page

• Want to volunteer for a thesis study? Check out Lauren's announcement below !

  • Hi NSCSAS! I am currently running a study for the thesis and would love your help with either participation or spreading the word! To give a full picture of the study, I am interviewing women ages 18–25 living in Arizona for a research study on their reproductive care and life experiences related to recent birthright legal cases in the United States. 

  • These interviews are being done to collect an oral history of women’s experiences during a time in history with increased debate on reproductive rights for women. The goal is to understand the lives of the wide spectrum of women in this era. If you agree to participate, we will do a one-time interview lasting 30–90 minutes. 

  • The interview will ask you about your life experiences related to recent changes in reproductive law and recent birth-rights legal cases. You will also be asked about the impact of reproductive rights laws on your access to reproductive care, family planning, life decisions, and the doctor-patient relationship. 

    • Participation is completely voluntary and I will maintain your confidentiality by anonymizing the testimonies provided. For your information, an Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of research participants. 

    • If you want to participate, please email me at laskyler@arizona.edu for more details, and in the meantime, you can refer to the flyer below!

Upcoming Events:

~ February ~

3. (S) Picacho Peak Hike

5. (M) General Meeting #2 - Jackbox Game Night

6. (P) NSCS Faculty Lab Mixing & Matchmaking Event @4–6pm, Saguaro Rm 101

10. (O) Red Cross Blood Drive @ 9 am–3 pm at Kachina Lounge (Student Union)

13. (P) Pre-Health Club Fair @ 4–6 pm in Gittings 129B

14. (S) Giving Day Competition @ 11:30 am – 1pm on UA Mall

18. (O) TMC Run Trail Volunteering at Old Tucson Studios

Thanks everyone, have a great week ! :D

Hey nscsas,

Hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to kick off the week! We have several announcements to share with you, so let's jump right in!

Announcements:

• Our first general meeting is at 6 pm TONIGHT in ENR2 Room S107 ! join us for a personal statement workshop led by Hanna Nkulu and prepare for summer research programs by learning the best practices for crafting your application!

  • A Zoom link will be sent out before the meeting if you would prefer to attend virtually :)

  • Note for dues: If you paid $25 for the entire 2023–2024 academic year, no need to pay dues this semester!

    • If not, please make sure to pay $15 for the Spring 2024 semester.

      • Venmo: @nscsas-ua

      • Zelle: nscsas.treasurer.ua@gmail.com

      • Please let Jake know if you have any questions or concerns !

• Our first outreach event of the semester is the Wilson K–8 STEAM Night !

  • Approximately 500–600 students and families explore a variety of scientific exhibits at this annual event, and we truly had a blast as exhibitors last year!

  • Our "Brain Zoo" activity is a small exercise for kids to try and match seven different animal brains (kept in formaldehyde) to the correct animal photos

    • If you would be interested in helping us at the table, please sign up here!

• This Saturday, our very first social event will be held at the UofA Community Garden followed by a brunch at 85 North!

  • we'll be planting our spring vegetables, applying mulch, and installing our new garden netting protection to protect our plants

  • if you would like to attend, please sign up here - hope to see ya there ! :D

• Intern applications are OPEN ! This opportunity is open to second-semester freshmen and all sophomores to learn the basics of club leadership and what it is like to be a student leader in the NSCS major through NSCSAS! It is a great way to gain leadership skills and get more involved in the NSCS community! 

  • In order to pursue this opportunity, you will have to apply via the form attached here

  • The deadline to apply is THIS Saturday, January 27th, 2024. After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed for the chance to interview, so we can talk to you more about your desire to be an intern. 

  • Please feel free to reply with any questions you may have about the process or internship - we are here to help!

• Our next announcement is from one of our NSCS Ambassadors, Freya Abraham!

  • Do you know an exceptional teacher? Nominate them for the Five Star Faculty Award - the only UArizona teaching award determined entirely by undergraduates!

  • To nominate a faculty member, simply fill out the nomination form. Share your experiences and highlight how this faculty member has made a positive difference in your academic and personal development.

Upcoming Events:

~ January ~

22. (M) General Meeting #1 - Personal Statement/UBRP Workshop

23. (O) Wilson K-8 STEAM Night @5–8:00 pm AZT

--rides will be provided, please meet at enr2 at 4pm

26. Intern Applications Due @ 11:59 pm

27. (S) Community Garden Plot, Brunch at 85 North afterwards

--we will be meeting at the garden at 10 am!

29. (S) Breakfast and Learn @ 9 am in Chavez 104

~ February ~

3. (S) Picacho Peak Hike

6. (P) NSCS Faculty Lab Mixing & Matchmaking Event @4–6pm in Saguaro Rm 101

10. (O) Red Cross Blood Drive @ 9 am–3 pm at Kachina Lounge (Student Union)

14. (S) Giving Day Competition @ 11:30 am – 1pm on UA Mall

You're nearly there nscsas,

It's the last week of formal lecture, and I hope y'all can take a minute to reflect and see how far you've come. You're THERE, and you can crush these exams!! Don't give up!!

Announcements 

• The final general meeting of the fall semester was last Monday (11/27) - if you were unable to attend, the Alzheimer's Association has shared their presentation, and you can view it via the link under our signature!

  • For information on volunteering for the Alzheimer's Association, please visit this link

• Reminder that our Double Secret Santa exchange will be on Thursday at 4pm in CHEM 218

  • The google form closed last week, and those that have signed up should have received a follow-up email on Saturday!

• Our first general meeting of the spring semester will be on Monday, January 22nd where we will be hosting a Personal Statement/UBRP workshop !

  • come for tips on how to make a stellar summer research application with drafts, ideas, or just some professional development advice :D

• This is our final set of announcements for the semester, and we'd like to thank you all for your incredible dedication and unwavering support to our club. Each and every one of you has put so much heart into the nscsas, and enabled this club's mission and its activities. Truly, without you, none of what we did and all the fun we had would've been possible. You've really made our club feel like a family and we can't wait to see what other memories we'll create together. We hope you enjoyed our events this semester, and we'd really like to hear your thoughts on what we can do to improve your undergraduate journey here at the UofA. For one universal point, please fill out the End of Semester Survey here !

Upcoming events

7. (S) Double Secret Santa @4pm in CHEM 218

7. (U) Online End of Semester Survey due by 11:59 pm

Thank you all for such a fun semester  - best of luck on your finals, and happy holidays !! <3 

Happy Monday nscsas!

Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving weekend - can you believe we only have three weeks left of the semester?? Crazy how time flies! With final exams coming up, please remember to take care of yourselves, take reasonable breaks, and hang in there - you can do this!! We've got several announcements this week, so let's get started :D

Announcements

• Our final meeting is TONIGHT in McClelland Park Room 105 where we will be sharing our Fall 2023 Budget and Expenditures report, in addition to hosting a visit from the Alzheimer's Association !

  • We will send out a Zoom link so you can attend virtually

• Our active member event at Main Event Tucson is this Friday, December 1st! Come join us for an hour-long game pass at this exclusive end-of-semester event

  • if you would like to attend, sign up here !

  • rides will be coordinated, please keep an eye out for a follow-up email if you've signed up

    • note: if you would like to attend, but don't have an active membership status yet, please see the highlighted Neuronovember Events below and RSVP for them (sign-up links are attached to their dates below).

• This Saturday, we will be holding a variety of activities for Destress Day - here are some details:

  • • Kandi Bracelet event - make bracelets with your peers !! we provide the materials (pony beads, alphabet letters, and string), just bring your creativity (and friends if you would like!)

    • Project Linus - make blankets for children in hospitals while watching a holiday movie with nscsas

    • Nscsas Garden Plot Harvest - join us for our end-of-semester harvest and plot maintenance at the community garden ! 

  • if you would like to attend any of these three events, please fill out the form here

• Also... for our final event of the semester... our intern Amanda has organized a Double Secret Santa event! The deadline to sign up is @11:59 pm THIS Wednesday! Here are some more details:

  • You won't know who you're giving nor receiving a gift from, so the only information you will have on the person you're gifting to is their basic interests in the Google form.

  • There is no budget on gifts, it's whatever you feel comfortable with and can reasonably afford

  • We will be giving gifts on December 7th from 4-6pm in CHEM 218 (the Commons building)

  • please fill out both sign-up sheets (the attendance sheet and questionnaire) here if you're interested!

Upcoming Events

27. (S) NSCS Picnic & Social @ 5-6pm on UA Mall

--This is before the nscsas general meeting!

27. (M) Final General Meeting @ 6pm in MCPRK Rm 105

29. (P) Alumni Panel @ 6:00-8:30pm via Zoom

(P) Lab Tour

--Dates and times vary

--Note: you can earn only one professional point but can RSVP for any lab tour of your choice

~ December ~

1. Active Member Exclusive in Main Event Tucson @7pm

2. (2O)/(S) Destress Day

-Can earn outreach points for Kandi Bracelet and Project Linus Blanket making @11:00am in ILC Rm 140

-1 social point for the Community Garden Harvest @2:00pm

7. (S) Double Secret-Santa in CHEM 218 @4pm

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns - hope to see you all tonight! :D

Happy Monday, nscsas!

Hope you all had a great Veteran's Day weekend - thank you all for participating in last week's playshop ! We hope you enjoyed the event :D Also huge thank you to Kelly King for hosting and sharing supportive resources. If you’d like to explore more of what FORGE has to offer, you can visit their website - https://forge.arizona.edu/ - or contact Kelly at kingkelly@arizona.edu. Now onto this week's announcements...

Announcements

• The semester is almost over, and that means there are only a few events left to gain an active membership !

  • remember: active members will be invited to an exclusive social event. Last semester it was glow-in-the-dark capture the flag... this time we've got something different planned, so stay tuned :)

  • view the point sheet here to check your status. 

    • please reach out to us asap if you have any questions or concerns!

• On that note, our final outreach event is the El Tour de Tucson 5K this saturday! We'll be handling water stations and supporting the runners/bikers.

  • rides will be coordinated

• Another exciting social coming up is the NSCSAS Friendsgiving Potluck! Join us on Saturday evening and make some memories at this special celebration.

  • note: it is not mandatory to bring an item but it is highly encouraged so that we can have food/drinks to enjoy along with some utensils

    • rides will be coordinated

• Our final meeting is Monday November 27th (after Thanksgiving break) at 6pm in McClelland Park Rm 105

  • we will be hosting a presenter from the Alzheimer's Association !

Upcoming Events

18. (O) El Tour de Tucson 5K @7:30 am

--Meeting in front of ENR2 at 6:45 am for ride coordination

18. (S) NSCSAS Friendsgiving Potluck @ 6pm 

--Meeting in front of ENR2 at 5:30 pm for ride coordination

27. (M) Final General Meeting @ 6pm in McClelland Park Rm 105

--Alzheimer’s Association

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns - have a great week, everyone!

Happy November nscsas !

Thank you all for your help at the Mobility Clinic volunteering - we've had some incredible turnout at our events during this busy time of the semester so thank you all for your hard work and dedication ! We will be posting photos on the nscsas instagram soon :)

We also hope y'all had fun at the board game night + bonfire event!! Any and all input on what events you would like to see in the future (found in our attendance forms) would be greatly appreciated! 

Now onto this week's (relatively chill) announcements...

Announcements

• Our general meeting is TONIGHT at 6pm, in McClelland Park Rm 101! we will be hosting a group playshop from the FORGE Entrepreneurial Center

  • If you would like to inquire further about FORGE and its services, you can reach our guest - Kelly King - at kingkelly@arizona.edu or (520) 591-0982

    • Please see the attached flyer for more details from Kelly ! :D

  • If you are planning to attend tonight's meeting, please sign up here as Kelly would appreciate a headcount!

• The third quarter of exam szn is here, and you know what that means :D a group study session! This Wednesday, we are holding a group study session in the Main Library (B539) from 5-8pm. So bring your laptops and some work because it's getting DONE at this social event!!

  • please sign up here

  • **note: you can join us at any point during this time frame! just make sure to check in with an officer for attendance

Upcoming Events

6. (M) General Meeting in McClelland Park Rm 101 @ 6pm

---FORGE Playshop

---Please sign up if you plan to attend the meeting! Kelly would like a headcount of attendees for her playshop

8. (S) Group Study Session @ 5pm-8pm in Main Library B539

18. (O) El Tour de Tucson 5K

Have a great week, everyone!

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you all had a spooky and safe weekend - huge thank you for your help with Spooktacular Sciences and SHPE ! Here are this week's announcements:

Announcements

• Meet with our NSCS advisors Jackie and Colin at the Shopping Cart event this Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm!

  • Jackie and Colin will be available to help build your shopping cart for the spring semester

  • You can also speak with the upperclassmen in our major for advice in your future NSCS courses!

    • If you'd like to stop by, please fill out our google form here as there is limited space

• If you are an active, dues-paying member, please fill out the Google form to record your T-shirt size !

  • Form closes TOMORROW (Tuesday) at noon !

  • Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt for you if we don't have you in the form, so please fill it out. Thank you all!

• General Meeting is NEXT WEEK (11/6) at 6pm in McClelland Park Rm 101 - where we will be hosting a playshop from the FORGE Entrepreneurial Center !

  • If you would like to inquire further about FORGE and its services, you can reach our guest - Kelly King - at kingkelly@arizona.edu or (520) 591-0982

  • If you are planning to attend and participate in this workshop, please sign up here

• This weekend we have a unique volunteering opportunity at Hanger Clinic's annual mobility and running clinic !

  • Responsibilities would include assisting prior patients (ex. amputees) with various fun activities and aiding in supervision. Activities include golf, t-ball, track races, wheelchair tennis, etc. 

  • This is a great way to be involved with the Tucson community

  • breakfast burritos + shirts are provided :D

Upcoming Events

11/2 (P) Shopping Cart Event in Gould Simpson Rm 601 @4-5:30pm

11/3 (S) Homecoming Bonfire Lighting + Board Game Night

---Bonfire: 7pm-8pm

---Board Game Night: details to come !

11/4 (O) Hangar Mobility Clinic @ 7:30 am - 12pm

---Breakfast burritos and event shirts included

11/4 (M) General Meeting in McClelland Park Rm 101 @ 6pm

---FORGE Playshop

---Please sign up if you plan to attend the meeting! Kelly would like a headcount of attendees for her workshop

11/8 (S) Group Study Session @ 5pm-8pm in Main Library B539

Thank you all and have a great week! :D

Hey everyone!

Hope you had a great weekend - huge thank you to y'all for helping at Habitat for Humanity and at RunTucson's race! We hope you've been enjoying our outreach events so far, and would appreciate any feedback you might have. Ultimately, our aim is to tailor these events and help you make the most of your undergrad journey. Now we've got a couple of announcements this week, so let's jump right in!

Announcements

• Our Faculty-Student Dinner is TONIGHT !! If you have RSVP'd please check your inboxes, as an email with the Address + Parking details was sent out on Friday.

  • We are still meeting at 5pm outside enr2 to coordinate rides

  • Please dress business casual

    • Due to a planned attendance of ~60 members, we would really appreciate several additional drivers for the event. If you have a car and would feel comfortable driving several students to and from the dinner, please reply to this email !

• A new addition to our schedule: Stop the Bleed Training tomorrow with Nu Rho Psi!!
  This training provides a formal presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet to stop bleeding. It is a great way to learn how to save a life, and NSCSAS is happy to partner with Nu Rho Psi on this event!
  ---This event is limited to 15 people, so please sign up asap if you're interested !
  ---you can sign up here

• This Friday, you can also join us and volunteer with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer's Science Day and generate interest in STEM for Tucson middle school students!

Upcoming Events

24. (P) Stop the Bleed Training @6pm in Chavez 205

27. (P) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Science Day @8am in McClelland Hall (UA)

28. (P) CPR Training @ 10:00am in Chem 218

29. (O) Spooktacular Science @9:30am in the Flandrau Science Center

Thank you all and have a great week! :D

The Faculty-Student Dinner next Monday, October 23rd will begin at 5:30pm until 7:30pm. This is taking the place of our general meeting. 

---Correction: Please arrive at 5pm in front of ENR2 if you would like to join a carpool to the event. 

---The address of the event will be sent in a follow-up email exclusively to all who RSVP.

Habitat for Humanity Address Change 

---The event will take place at 2161 S. Ilios Place Tucson, AZ 85713 (near A mountain)

A new addition to our schedule: Stop the Bleed Training next Tuesday with Nu Rho Psi!! 

This training provides a formal presentation followed by hands-on practice of applying direct pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet to stop bleeding. It is a great way to learn how to save a life, and NSCSAS is happy to partner with Nu Rho Psi on this event!

---This event is limited to 15 people, so please sign up asap if you're interested !

---you can sign up here

Also, a general reminder to vote on our T-shirt for the 2023-2024 season! 

---You can view the designs and submit your vote here

---The poll will close on Sunday, October 22nd at 11:59PM

hope you're all having a beautiful Monday afternoon - here are the announcements for this week :D

Announcements

• thank you so much for coming to support FORCE through our headshot fundraiser this past weekend - together we raised $90 which will all be going to FORCE to help support student resources! 

  • and guess what? together, we also managed to raise $127 from Wok Fire and Grill to support our Center for Neuroscience travel funds !! 

    • thank you all once again for your support and investment in our club - we will be sharing information regarding the disbursement of our funds at the final meeting of the semester.

• Friendly reminder that this wednesday, october 18th, is the last day to RSVP for the faculty-student dinner! at this event, you'll have the chance to meet with your future professors and students in the major

  • NOTE: the event itself is next Monday representing our next general meeting

  • you can RSVP here

  • must be a dues-paying nscsas member

  • dinner will be provided

  • please dress business casual

  • will be meeting in front of enr2 @5:00pm to coordinate rides

• Interested in contacting a faculty member about joining their research lab? Do you need to find a mentor for a thesis project? Do you need to ask for a letter of recommendation or other support toward your goals? You don’t need to take this step alone! This Wednesday, the College of Science will be hosting a workshop to cover the nuts and bolts of reaching out to faculty about your research goals

  • register for the workshop here

• Check out our habitat for humanity event this saturday! this outreach opportunity is a great way to give back to the community by working with a team to build affordable housing.

  • there are limited spots available, so please sign-up asap!

• Also, this Sunday, we will be volunteering for the A-Mountain Half Marathon ! 

  • Enjoy music while assisting in the race by managing water stations, handing out medals to race finishers, clean-up, course monitoring, or other charity run event tasks as needed

  • Thank you guys for submitting your t-shirt design ideas. it's time to vote! here is the Google-form to vote on our T-shirt for the 2023-2024 season. The poll will close on October 22 at 11:59PM, so we can announce our winner at the Faculty-Student Dinner!

Upcoming Events & Signups

18. (P) Communicating with Faculty About Research Interest @ 12:00 pm (Bartlett Academic Success Center SECD - Rm 316)

---please send a photo + summary of what you learned from the event to earn this professional point

21. (O) Habitat for Humanity Build Day @7:00 am

22. Intramural Teams Start

22. (O) A-Mountain Half Marathon

---Please meet in front of enr2 @ 6:00 am for ride coordination

23. (P) (M) Faculty-Student Dinner @ 5:30 pm

---Please meet at enr2 @5:30pm if you need a ride!

27. (P) Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Science Day

28. (P) CPR Training @ 10:00am

29. (O) Spooktacular Science

We're incredibly grateful for all of y'all: you make our events possible and fun. We're always looking for feedback to help you make the most of your undergrad journey so please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

have a great week everyone!

How’s it going nscsas,

Thank you for attending the Tumamoc Hike this weekend! It was so great to hang out with you all and enjoy some breakfast afterwards. Shout-out to Paul for literally cycling from the UofA to Tumamoc, what a legend ! We have several announcements this week so let's jump right in

Announcements

• Our fourth general meeting is TONIGHT at 6pm in McClelland Park Rm 105 

  • we will be hosting a visit from the Career Center for a Resume Workshop

• Reminder that design submissions for this year's club t-shirt are due TONIGHT at 11:59 pm and can be submitted here

  • If your design wins the popular vote, you will earn 1 universal point

• Interested in participating in research? Not sure where to start? This Wednesday from 12-1, the UofA's College of Science will be hosting a Research Ambassadors Roundtable that can help you get started on finding undergraduate research opportunities on and off campus!

  • You can also hear from current undergraduate students about their research experiences. Register here

  • Please send us a picture of you at the event with a short description of what was discussed to earn a point :)

• This Saturday, we will be hosting our Headshot Fundraiser!  Come sign up for a 15 minute slot between 4:30 and 6:00 pm and get a professional headshot! All proceeds will be supporting FORCE - Feminists Organized to Resist, Create, and Empower - here at the UA! FORCE will use these funds to expand their educational outreach program in addition to their Feminist Pharmacy branch.

  • this will count as an outreach point, and you can get up to one additional point if you have a friend sign up too! spots will be limited so please sign up as soon as possible.

• Thank you all for attending and participating in the Interview Workshop ! Whenever convenient, Lyndsey would appreciate you filling out a brief survey about your experience. Attached to this message are the PowerPoint slides from the event!

Upcoming Events

11. (P) UArizona Research Ambassador Roundtable @ 12:00 pm (Bartlett Academic Success Center SECD - Rm 316)

14. (P) Headshot Fundraiser for FORCE @ 4:30 - 6:00 pm (enr2)

15. (O) Z Mansion Volunteering @ 7:45 - 10:30 am

18. (P) Communicating with Faculty About Research Interest @ 12:00 pm (Bartlett Academic Success Center SECD - Rm 316)

21. (O) Habitat for Humanity Build Day @ 7am - 12pm

22. Intramural Teams - Start

22. (O) TMC Tucson 10K

23. (P) (M) Faculty-Student Dinner @ 5:30 pm

---Please meet at ENR2 at 5:00pm if you need a ride!

Check out our instagram for more updates and as always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions ! :D

How's it going NSCSAS,

It is officially ~ spooky season ~. I hope you're all having a great Monday so far, here is what's coming up this week!

Announcements

• General Meeting is NEXT MONDAY (10/09) at 6pm in McClelland Park Room 105

• It's time to make the t-shirts for the 2023-24 school year !

  • We want you, our members, to make the shirt that embodies everyone in the club this year

  • Design submissions are due next Monday 10/9 at 11:59pm and can be submitted here

    • Afterwards, members will vote on this year's design

    • if your design wins, you will earn 1 universal point !

• The deadline for club dues to gain an active membership has been extended to TONIGHT, October 2nd @ 11:59 pm

  • Benefits as an active member include:

    • Event priority

    • T-shirt included

    • Ability to run for a position on board each year

    • Access to the active member event near the end of the semester (check out last semester's glow-in-the dark capture the flag photos at nscsas.org; the events change each semester so stay tuned!)

      • Note: the active membership requires a club due payment as well as the appropriate points collected - please take a look at the updated point sheet on nscsas.org to check for your current standing

      • If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!

• • Please contact Jake at nscsas.treasurer.ua@gmail.com if you need a dues exemption

    • $25 for the entire 2023-2024 academic year

    • $15 for fall 2023 semester

    • Venmo: @nscsas-ua

    • Zelle: nscsas.treasurer.ua@gmail.com

• The Intramural Teams have been made: Indoor Volleyball and Outdoor Soccer.

  • We are "The Neurons" - Season B.

  • If you're interested, please purchase an intramural pass on imleagues and send a request for "The Neurons"

    • Volleyball is on Wednesdays @ 10 pm

    • Soccer (off-campus) is on Tuesdays @ 7 pm

• The Faculty-Student Dinner is on October 23rd

  • At this event, you'll have the chance to meet with your future professors and other students in the major

  • Dinner will be provided

    • Open only to dues-paying/dues-exempt NSCSAS members

    • Please RSVP here

    • The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 18th

• Huge thank you to everyone for attending the Linked-In Workshop! Lyndsey has generously shared her slides to aid in building and expanding your professional network. We hope this information is helpful !

  • Please see the attachment for more details :)

Upcoming events

~ October ~

3. (P) Interview Workshop (chem 218) @ 6pm

7. (S) Tumamoc Hike @ 7am

-Meeting in front of ENR2 to coordinate rides

9. (M) Next General Meeting @ 6pm

• Resume Workshop from the Career Center!

• t-shirt designs due at 11:59 pm

  • 1 universal point if your design wins the most votes

15. (O) Z Mansion

21. (O) Habitat for Humanity Build Day

22. Intramural Teams

22. (O) TMC Tucson 10K 

23. (P) Faculty-Student Dinner @ 5:30 pm

During the observance of the one year remembrance of Dr. Meixner’s death, we will not be sending any mass emails or instagram posts in alliance with the University’s Marketing and Communications department.

Gooood afternoon NSCSAS,

Hope y'all are having a great week so far. You have likely had multiple exams by now but I hope you can take the time to relax and do something you enjoy - y'all are rockstars, just remember that! 

We've got a lot of announcements to cover this week, so let's jump right in!

Announcements

• Huge congratulations to Amanda Feng, Serena Yañez, and Mackenzie Lynch!! All three of them will be board interns for the Fall 2023 Semester!

  • Thank you so much to everyone who applied for the position! You all made it a very difficult choice for the board, and we're so happy that so many of you applied and want to be involved in the club! We look forward to seeing all of you at our future events!

• The Faculty-Student Potluck is on October 23rd!

  • At this event, you'll have the chance to meet with your future professors and other students in the major!

    • Open only to dues-paying/dues-exempt NSCSAS members

    • Please RSVP here

    • The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 18th

    • The event begins at 5:30 pm

• Speaking of dues... the deadline for club dues to gain an Active Membership has been extended until next Monday, October 2nd !

  • Please contact Jake @nscsas.treasurer.ua@gmail.com if you need a dues exemption! 

    • Statistics of our Fall 2023 Budget & Expenditures will be presented at the end of the semester ! We want to be as transparent with you guys as possible, and share what your financial support is going towards.

      • Each and every one of you makes our events possible - through your efforts and your investments - and we are incredibly grateful for your continued dedication to the nscsas 

• Intramurals announcement

  • The Intramural Teams have been made - Indoor Volleyball and Outdoor Soccer - We are "The Neurons". Sign up ASAP. 

    • Volleyball - Wednesday @ 10 pm (I'm sorry it was the only section open but we will switch if we find an open section)

    • Soccer - Tuesday @ 7 pm (this can change because there are open sections)

• Thank you all for attending our general meeting last night! Can I just say how wonderful it was to see such strong interest in the CfN's volunteer program? Like they actually ran out of physical applications - y'all are incredible!!! If any of you would still like to apply for their volunteer program, please see the digital application attached to this email and send it to Susan Hopkinson at shopkinson@neurotucson.com !

Upcoming events

~ October ~

3. (P) Interview Workshop (chem 218)

7. (S) Tumamoc Hike 

9. (M) Next General Meeting

• • Resume Workshop from the Career Center!

15. (O) Z Mansion

21. (O) Habitat for Humanity Build Day

22. Intramural Team

22. (O) TMC Tucson 10K 

Check out our NSCSAS website for the general meeting slides, announcements/sign-ups, and more!

• We also have an Instagram account @nscsas for regular updates

Have a great week everyone! :D

How's it going NSCSAS,

Hope y'all have had a lovely week so far ! Huge thank you to everyone who had applied for SfN and/or an internship position, we have had a lot of amazing applications this cycle and difficult decisions to make. We really hope to see re-applicants in the spring semester! 

This week we have several announcements...

Announcements

TODAY is the LinkedIn Workshop event @6pm (chem 218)

• Lyndsey Edmonds, the College of Science career coach, will be running an interactive session on how to set up a LinkedIn account and use the platform to your advantage! 

• Bring any questions as it is never too early to set up a LinkedIn account for internships and more professional opportunities no matter your NSCS emphasis!

Some other exciting news... our annual NSCS faculty-student dinner is on October 23rd! 

• At this event, you'll have the chance to meet with your future professors and other students in the major!

  • Open only to dues-paying/dues-exempt nscsas members

  • Please RSVP here

    • The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 18th

  • The event begins at 5:30 pm

Upcoming events and links:

~ September ~

25. (M) General Meeting #3 @ 6pm (McClelland Park Rm 105)

--Center for Neuroscience Foundation 

~ October ~

3. (P) Interview Workshop (chem 218)

7. (S) Tumamoc Hike 

--Meeting in front of enr2 @ 7am for ride coordination

9. (M) General Meeting #4

--Forge

Hope y'all have a great rest of your week and - as always - if you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out!

Hiya NSCSAS, happy Friday !! :D

Just sending a friendly reminder that fall intern applications are due TOMORROW, September 16th by 11:59 pm! This opportunity is open to all dues-paying or dues-exempt 1st and 2nd year students who are interested in learning more about the club workflow and responsibilities. This also serves as a great opportunity for early leadership in the nscs community - if you're interested, please click here to apply!

• Interviews will be on September 21st and 22nd.

Upcoming events:

~ September ~

19. (P) ASTEC Lab Tour & Simulation @2 pm (HSIB - 7th floor)

--Please make sure to sign up through this form as well!

20. (P) LinkedIn Workshop @6-7 pm (CHEM 218)

25. General Meeting #3 @ 6pm in ENR2 N120

--We will be hosting a visit from the Center for Neuroscience Foundation, a local non-profit organization focused on providing accessible opportunities in neuroscience and its related careers in the Tucson community. Come learn more about their activities and volunteer opportunities in the community!

~ October ~

3. (P) Interview Workshop @ 6-7 pm (CHEM 218)

7. (S) Tumamoc Hill Hike @ 7 am

Have a great weekend NSCSAS !! :D

Hope you all had a great weekend, and best of luck if you have any exams this week! Here are this week's announcements:

Announcements

• General Meeting TODAY at 6pm in McClelland Park 105 - the building across the street from the Global Center. 

  • NSCS Alumni Career panel

    • People follow a variety of pathways towards and through their careers. Tonight, four NSCS alumni will share their intended career paths as well as the strategies they have taken to get established in their fields!

      • Please feel free to ask questions !!

  • After the meeting (7pm), we will wok over (ha :D) to Wok Fire and Grill for our club fundraiser! 

    • Those who attend the fundraiser will earn one outreach point.

  • Zoom link for the meeting tonight - https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89305014134

Here is a brief introduction to our wonderful panelists:

• Charlie Gallego (class of 2021): My name is Charlie Gallego, and I am from Tucson, AZ. I graduated from the UA NSCS program in 2021, with an emphasis in neurobiology and a minor in Biochemistry and Spanish. I am now attending the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, and I'm currently in my third year. I will be taking a research year starting spring of 2024, and I am planning on applying to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery for residency in 2026. In my free time, I really enjoy spending time with my wife, playing racquetball with my friends, and peer mentoring at UACOM-T.

• Cam Bolles (class of 2023): I am continuing work as a Research Technician and currently searching for a position as an Emergency Department Technician in Phoenix. I am applying to MD/PhD programs and establishing myself as a Tutor and Undergraduate Career Mentor.

• Brandon Good (class of 2023): Hi everyone! My name is Brandon Good and I graduated in May 2023 with a BS in Computer Science and Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with an emphasis in Neurobiology, with a minor in Biochemistry. I’m currently working as a Software Engineer for Rincon Research Corporation. On the side, I run a portrait photography business, I love the outdoors and spending time with friends and my dog Caesar! Feel free to reach out with any questions at brandongood@arizona.edu!

• Rachel Becker (class of 2023): I am currently a 1st year PhD in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Neuroscience Training Program (NTP). I have just started setting up my rotations to figure out my lab as I work towards a PhD in Neuroscience.

Friendly reminder that fall intern applications are due this Saturday, September 16th by 11:59 pm! This opportunity is open to all dues-paying or dues-exempt 1st and 2nd year students who are interested in learning more about the club workflow and responsibilities. Click here to apply!

• • Interviews will be on September 21st and 22nd.

Upcoming events:

~ September ~

11. (M) (O) General Meeting TODAY @6pm 

19. (P) ASTEC Lab Tour & Simulation @2 pm (HSIB - 7th floor)

20. (P) LinkedIn Workshop @6-7 pm (CHEM 218)

~ October ~

3. (P) Interview Workshop @6-7 pm (CHEM 218)

7. (S) Tumamoc Hill Hike (Time TBD)

Hope y'all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend - we've got some exciting announcements for you these next couple of weeks, so let's jump right in!

Announcements

Friendly reminder that SfN applications are due this Friday, September 8th!! We are very excited to be sponsoring members of NSCSAS to attend the SfN conference in Washington DC. For more details, please see Famesh's "SFN Application" email sent August 29th. Click here for the application !

In addition, applications for fall interns are open! All 1st and 2nd year students are eligible. This is a great way to get even more involved in the neuroscience and cognitive science community, and work behind-the-scenes with the nscsas board! click here to apply! 

• Intern applications are due Saturday, September 16th at 11:59pm

• we will be running interviews on September 21st and 22nd.

• interviews will be 30 minutes in total, with two 10 minute interviews with board members!

Sign-ups are attached to the events detailed below:

7. (S) Community Garden Event @5pm

8. (S) NSCSAS Movie Night @7pm

10. (O) + (S) TMC Tucson 10K + Breakfast @6:30am

11. (M) General Meeting @6pm - ENR2 N120

• Alumni Panel

• Wok Fire & Grill fundraiser - dinner after the meeting

19. (P) Astec Lab Tour @2pm

Can't wait to see you all next week for the general meeting - happy september! :D

We hope you all had a great first week of classes! It was great meeting so many new faces at Scented Leaf on Saturday - thank you all for attending and helping us reach our fundraising goals!! 

Here are this week's announcements:

Announcements

• Our first general meeting is TODAY at 6pm in ENR2 room N120 with a scavenger hunt afterwards

  • • note: N120 is directly across from the Slot Canyon Cafe on the ground floor

    • should you prefer to attend virtually, we will be sending a Zoom link via this email when the meeting begins :D

• follow us on instagram @nscsas

• 4. Intern application open

• 7. Community garden event @5pm

• 8. NSCSAS Movie Night @7pm

• 10. Tucson 10k & Breakfast @6:15 am

• Welcome to NSCSAS!

  • first meeting is August 28th at 6pm in ENR2 room N120

  • follow us on instagram @nscsas

  • club dues due: Monday, September 25th

• Intern applications open on 9/4 and are due on 9/16 at 11:59pm AZ time!

  • apply to be on the board!

  • eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester students

  • link to the application will be uploaded soon - keep an eye out for future emails :D

• Saturday 8/26 scented leaf meet and greet 10am-12pm!

• upcoming events:

  • updated: Thursday 9/7 community garden planting at 5pm

  • More event details to come at our first meeting on 8/28!!

It's almost that time of year again :D

here is some info on where to find us this august - hope to see you there!!

18. NSCS Welcome Event from 12pm-2pm at the Gould Simpson Lobby

18. College of Science New Student Welcome

20. Bash at the Rec

26. Scented Leaf Tea House - NSCSAS Meet and Greet