NEURO NEWS 8
new year, yet your same fave newsletter :))
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what’s new in neuro
only neuro McCANn do it!
New year, a new face in neuro!! We wanted to extend a very big WELCOME to Dr. Katharine McCann, the newest addition to the MIGHTY neuro team! Dr. McCann first earned her B.S. in Psychology AND B.A. in Sociology from UGA (ouch - THWg i guess). Instead of jumping straight into graduate school, she worked as a social worker for several years before pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from GSU (getting warmer…). After making it out, she continued her postdoc at GSU and the NIH where she studied genetic and molecular mechanisms of stress-induced behavioral changes. Most recently, she was a part of the research faculty at Emory School of Medicine looking at the models of drug addiction and neurodegeneration. We love a good fun fact moment: Dr. McCann was a classically trained ballerina with over 20 YEARS of dancing (dancing queen fr fr), as pictured above! If you’re looking for her outside of all things school, you can probably find her, her husband, and 2 kids exploring/hiking, taking a beach trip, or enjoying live music in the ATL. Dr. McCann says that she’s excited to be at GT and join the incredible neuro students, but WE’RE the ones who are happy she joined!
student spotlighting
Annnddd we’re back at it again with another student spotlight! This month we’re highlighting John (Johnny) Meshramkar. Johnny is currently a 4th year neuro major (obvi) and pursuing minors in HMED and Spanish. During his time at Tech, Johnny did research in an I/O psychology lab looking into how different physiological measurements relate to emergent leadsership in a workplace (talk about applicable info!). As most of the ppl in this major Johnny is a pre-med student that just COMMITTED to going to Emory School of Medicine (let’s gooooooo). Though the journey was definitely difficult, Johnny’s tip (and we MEGA agree) is to STOP comparing yourself to others - that includes scores/grades! His favorite Tech memory is doing the horse after every game, no matter W or L. Fun fact timeee: He once ran with the blls in Pamplona, Spain! Outside of school, you can probably catch Johnny trying new resaturants with friends! Thanks Johnny and we wish you all the best in this next season!!
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wicked fast wiki search
Wikipedia, the most trusted internet source. To know it is to love it. If you’ve hit an unproductive rut, try stimulating your brain with this one-of-a-kind game. The point of The Wiki game is to go from one Wikipedia page to a completely different, unrelated one, just using the hyperlinks in the articles, while competing with other people. For example, it might give you the Wiki page on “Waltz” and you must get to “Desert”. Connections on a whole new level. Fun like never before.
excitatory events
the LOVEliest bday bash
If you’re getting this email, you’re a part of one of the newest majors at Tech! Founded 7 years ago, this major now claims around 460 students!! We will have some fun crafts, cool neuro things, sweet treats, and a great time. Come one, come all this Valentine’s to celebrate one of the best days of the year (besides celebrating you ;) )!
SYMPOSIUM SEASONNN
You read that right, symposium season is upon us!! Monday, April 1st (no fools here). Exhibition Hall Midtown 1. 3-5PM. If you do research, we would LOVE to hear about all the things that you and your lab have been working hard towards. You can apply to present using the QR code or clicking HERE. If you don’t do research, you are MEGA encouraged to attend - please let us know by filling out THIS FORM. Refreshments, enlightening conversation, intellectual stimulation, nothing better than this!
all the forms. . .
firing back feedback
Highkey your fave form. We made a feedback form where you can put your thoughts on any and everything about the program. Even if this is your first year here or in the program, we welcome ALL anonymous opinions/thoughts! Let’s make change happen together.
living for the living opportunities
NSAC has worked hard to compile a list of practically everything you could want to know or sign up for - from volunteer opportunities to study abroad experiences. We did some of the sifting through the canvas weekly announcements for you :)
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woohoo you made it
as a summary, here’s what we covered:
what’s new in neuro
the newest addition: Dr. McCann
student spotlighting: Johnny Meshramkar
we want to feature you too!
a brain break(er)
excitatory (get it?) events
FOUNDER’S DAY!!
symposium seasonnnn
da forms: neuro feedback form & living opportunities
self-promo (but like actually follow us)
proud of you for scrolling this far down.
it’s more like a party w neuro, but you get the vibe
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