1. The National Honor Society in Neuroscience
Nu Rho Psi
The National Honor Society in Neuroscience

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership
National and regional meetings
Travel awards to the Society for Neuroscience conference

8. Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership
Research grants provide funding for senior theses or other neuroscience projects

9. Some benefits of Nu Rho Psi membership
Chapter activity grants provide funding to chapters to support their community outreach and educational activities

10. 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

11. The Nu Rho Psi "Guide to Graduate School in Neuroscience"

12. 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.

13. Honorary Nu Rho Psi Members
14th Dalai Lama
Robert Sapolsky
Larry Squire
Eric Nestler
Joanne Berger-Sweeney
Joseph LeDoux
Douglas MacDonald

14. Applying for a Nu Rho Psi Charter
Online application and guidance:
Applications are peer reviewed; Feedback within 2 months
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15. The National Honor Society in Neuroscience
Nu Rho Psi
The National Honor Society in Neuroscience