The Society for Neuroscience is a campus organization mainly focusing on promoting neuroscience education, communication and research. 

Neuroscience combines the work of psychologists, biologists and others in the study of the structure and function of the nervous system. 

Sabrina Pierce, the club president, said the club aims to create a space for students who share this interest to communicate and work together.

“This club creates a safe space for the university community,” Pierce said. “We accept everybody for who they are and the interests that they have. We are a place where people can learn new things and share their own ideas.”

Pierce, a senior psychology major from Maumelle, Arkansas, said the club had been there for a while but it took a break and with the support from other students and the advisor  Susan Motts, Ph.D., she was able to revive the club.  

“Whether it is to make new connections with a group of people or going to learn something new about neuroscience, everybody can benefit from joining this club,” Pierce said.  “We plan different events that the club members are actually excited for and want to attend.”

Pierce said the club does arrays of events such as gross anatomy lab visits where they look at different parts of brains and cadavers, fun filled trivia nights and movie nights.

However, Pierce said neuroscience is not easily accessible for everyone. 

“There are not a lot of classes students can take at the undergraduate level that involve the topic of neuroscience, so Society for Neuroscience makes it a lot easier to be a part of neuroscience education,” Pierce said. “We have a great advisor, who teaches neuroscience classes at the graduate level, who loves to share what she knows about Neuroscience”.

Pierce is not the only member who is passionate about the neuroscience club.

Caroline Parkinso, a senior psychology major from Little Rock, is the vice president of the club. She said the club plays a major role in contributing to the university’s campus through education, awareness and research in the field of neuroscience. 

“Providing the public with digestible information on how to best support your brain and body through things like sleep and stress reduction are vital to everyone, but especially student’s lives,” Parkinso said. Additionally, Parkinso said Society of neuroscience focuses on these aspects of life, providing education and awareness.

Amisha Bist, a sophomore psychology major, from Lalitpur, Nepal, is currently an active member for the club.  

Bist said the club means a lot to her as it helped her learn new facts and information about the brain and nervous system. 

“It’s also a great way to meet new people who share similar interests.” Bist said. “Being part of the club helps me make new friends and expand my knowledge.”

Bist said the club has met all her expectations as the club always engages students to learn and participate in all the events. 

“I think joining this club will be a great way to learn more about how the brain affects our thoughts and behavior,” Bist said. “And of course being part of the club can also help individuals to make new connections and create an environment for personal as well as academic growth.”

The club meets every once in a month with respective announcements. To learn more about the Society for Neuroscience, visit their Instagram @astate.sfn, and or join their GroupMe.

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