Neuro Networks Committee

UM-MIND is proud to sponsor the Neuro Networks Committee. This committee was founded in 2020 by a coalition of students and faculty in the Program in Neuroscience (PIN) with the goal of supporting community, both within our neuroscience community and beyond. While now supported by UM-MIND and the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, the Neuro Networks Committee maintains strong connection with PIN and is driven in large part by trainees and faculty in the program, including multiple PIN representatives and a trainee chair.

The Neuro Networks Committee's activities include:

creating student-composed Neuro Networks Memos
producing the Neuro Networks podcast, which highlights members of our neuroscience community
organizing the Neuro Networks Seminar Series
hosting frequent Neuro Networks Socials
planning and executing the annual Neuro Networks Day

Upcoming Events

April 17, 2025: Neuro Networks Seminar: Antoinette G. Nelson, PhD, Former USAID Senior Advisor for Biomedical Technologies
May 16, 2025: Neuro Networks Day
June 12, 2025: Neuro Networks Seminar: Arturo Zavala, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

Neuro Networks Memos

The Neuro Networks Memos are composed by a dedicated subcommittee. These Memos promote community spirit and wellness, share relevant events and resources, and highlight the unique science journeys of various members in our neuroscience community and beyond. Read our current memo below and email neuronetworks@som.umaryland.edu with any content submissions!

Neuro Networks Memo Spring 2025

Neuro Networks Day

Neuro Networks Day is an annual event involving trainee presentations, panels on building community, a marketplace of community groups, an art competition, and more! This year's event will take place on Friday, May 16!

Join us for a dynamic, inspiring, and collaborative event designed to celebrate and elevate our vibrant neuroscience community. The day will begin at 10:00 AM in the MSTF Atrium and continue in Leadership Hall with a lineup of activities:

Roundtable Discussions: Exchange insights and explore new collaborative opportunities with peers and experts.
Mentor-Mentee Program: Expand network beyond your lab and receive personalized guidance through our newly launched program.
Talks from Leading Scientists: Gain inspiration from renowned speakers, sharing stories of science and their journey.
Art Competition: Showcase your creativity and passion for science and Baltimore through art, with awards for the most exceptional pieces!
Marketplace: Discover valuable resources and opportunities to support your research, career development, and professional growth.

Enjoy complimentary lunch, coffee and pastries, as you network, share experiences, and celebrate our collective achievements.

Registration is free! Secure your spot by emailing NeuroNetworks@som.umaryland.edu.

Our goal is to foster collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth within the neuroscience community. Our mission is to strengthen connections among trainees, faculty, and researchers by providing opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and career development. We strive to build a supportive environment that extends beyond individual labs, promoting interactions across all stages of training and expertise.

Neuro Networks Day 2025 Flyer

Neuro Networks Seminar Series

The Neuro Networks Seminar Series is a seminar series that highlights the scientists alongside their science. Sponsored by UM-MIND and the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, the Neuro Networks Seminars feature narrative science stories from distinguished scientists and offer a space to reflect on how individual experiences form our scientific pursuits. The aim of the Neuro Networks Seminar Series is to inspire trainees and established researchers to promote collaborative efforts as we continue to strive for research excellence.

Past Neuro Networks speakers have included:

Nii Addy, PhD, Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Yale School of Medicine
Sherilynn Black, PhD, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Medical Education and Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, Duke University
Bryan Dewsbury, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Principal Investigator, Science Education & Society Research Program, Florida International University
Angeline Dukes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota
Kale Edmiston, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School
Hugo Tejeda, PhD, Stadtman Investigator and Chief, Unit on Neuromodulation and Synaptic Integration, National Institute of Mental Health; Program in Neuroscience Alumnus
Tracey Hermanstyne, PhD, Assistant Dean, Academic Pathway Programs, and Assistant Professor, Department of Developmental Biology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; Program in Neuroscience Alumna
Marguerite Matthews, PhD, Section Chief of Career Preparation, Office of Programs to Enhance the Neuroscience Workforce, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Interested in joining?

The Neuro Networks Committee consists of many students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff who all help to make our neuroscience community a welcoming and inclusive environment. Interested in joining? Email neuronetworks@som.umaryland.edu.