Aug 28, 2024

Nu Rho Psi National Neuroscience Honor Society

Nu Rho Psi is a national neuroscience honor society. 
UMD's chapter of Nu Rho Psi has a goal of
expanding and encouraging interest in neuroscience at UMD and to delve deeper into the nuances and interdisciplinarity of the neuroscience field. This chapter explores not only the intricacies of the brain but how adjacent fields of study intersect as well; they look at perspectives from biology, computer science and AI, psychology, and many other diverse fields of knowledge. As a society, they encourage professional and social interaction in the field among students, faculty, and other professionals. The society also promotes community service work and other humanitarian work that ultimately spreads awareness of neuroscience and its benefits to the individual and to society. Membership is open to students of any major or pre-professional track on campus!! Students interested in science, research, STEM, medicine, surgery, or neuroscience in general, should apply!

Obligations:
-Attend all GBMs unless you have a course at the GBM time or any other excused absence.
-Pay the required one-time dues to be inducted and receive your certificate and pin from nationals and a graduation cord.
-Time commitment is approximately one hour per week and sometimes, it may be even less.

Eligibility/Qualifications: 
-Students must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher in order to be considered for membership.
-Once inducted into the society, it is expected that students check their notifications timely for any announcements from the executive board.

How To Apply:
If you're interested in becoming a member, please apply via this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaDpvDk0iFOUCn50U-Mddfg5gCLblY5lPVsoepsPFq3Lyi6w/viewform?usp=sf_link by September 21st, 2024 at 11:59 PM!

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