The National Honor Society in Neuroscience Nu Rho Psi The National Honor Society in Neuroscience
The purpose of Nu Rho Psi: To encourage professional interest and excellence in scholarship, particularly in neuroscience; To award recognition to students who have achieved such excellence in scholarship; To advance the discipline of neuroscience; encourage intellectual and social interaction between students, faculty, and professionals in neuroscience and related fields; To promote career development in neuroscience and related fields; To increase public awareness of neuroscience and its benefits for the individual and society; and To encourage service to the community.
A brief history of Nu Rho Psi Founded in 2006 by the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Nu Rho Psi is now an independent, non-profit, grass-roots organization comprised of neuroscientists, like you
Nu Rho Psi is growing! Nu Rho Psi has awarded 68 charters to Colleges and Universities in all 4 regions of the US In early 2016 we exceeded the 3000-member milestone
Nu Rho Psi Governance The national organization is lead by a Council elected by the membership: President President-elect Immediate past-president Treasurer Secretary Vice Presidents for the Northeast, Midwest, South and West regions Executive Director
Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership Lifetime membership and access to our professional network (National videoconferences; LinkedIn; Facebook; Twitter) Recognition of verified academic excellence in neuroscience
Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership National and regional meetings Travel awards to the Society for Neuroscience conference
Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership Research grants provide funding for senior theses or other neuroscience projects
Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership Chapter activity grants provide funding to chapters to support their community outreach and educational activities
Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership Chapter of the Year Award to recognize excellence in community outreach and neuroscience education 2014 Chapter of the Year: University of Virginia
The Nu Rho Psi "Guide to Graduate School in Neuroscience"
Nu Rho Psi Theme for 2016-17 Autism Spectrum Disorder Nu Rho Psi chapters are encouraged to focus their educational, outreach, and fund-raising activities around this theme.
Honorary Nu Rho Psi Members 14th Dalai Lama Robert Sapolsky Larry Squire Eric Nestler Joanne Berger-Sweeney Joseph LeDoux Douglas MacDonald
Applying for a Nu Rho Psi Charter Online application and guidance: http://www.nurhopsi.org/drupal/Apply Applications are peer reviewed; Feedback within 2 months Questions? amickley@bw.edu or nurhopsi@bw.edu
The National Honor Society in Neuroscience Nu Rho Psi The National Honor Society in Neuroscience