NSCI 801: Experiences in Neuroscience

NSCI 801: Experiences in Neuroscience

Department of Neuroscience

Georgetown University

Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021

Role: Course Director

Designed and updated the 6-week curriculum, by integrating neuroanatomy, cognitive, and molecular modules into a cohesive program. Selected the primary literature for analysis, recruited specialized faculty and students for expert lectures, and facilitated intensive discussions to ensure incoming Ph.D. students developed the critical baseline required for advanced research.

Course description: "This intensive 6-week summer course provides incoming Ph.D. students with a foundational overview of the neurosciences. The curriculum integrates neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience, and molecular mechanisms to establish a comprehensive baseline across disciplines. Through a combination of lectures and rigorous primary literature discussions, students will develop the critical analysis skills necessary for advanced graduate research."