For details about TUNA, click here: Tulane University Neuroscience Association (TUNA) | Tulane Brain Institute

Here are some excerpts from a message from TUNA's first president, Ardalan Minokadeh:

TUNA intends to serve many purposes (too many to mention!) including:

• invite speakers to the campus (seminars/discussions)
• expose the Tulane community (and Greater New Orleans) to neuroscience and issues of the brain
• expose majors or those interested to possible future careers or educational opportunities in the field
• let Neuroscience majors meet each other!
• provide support (academic, social, or other) for the growing number of Neuroscience majors on campus

Spread the word! This club is NOT restricted to just neuroscience majors OR undergraduate students. All students of any major or class/standing are invited and encouraged to join.

For more information about TUNA, please contact Dr. Katelyn Black.

Every March, members of the Tulane neuroscience community join neuroscientists from around the country to celebrate Brain Awareness Week (BAW). The National Society for Neuroscience describes BAW as: “an inspirational global campaign that unites those who share an interest in elevating public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain and nervous system research.” During previous BAWs, Tulane neuroscientists have helped spread the word about neuroscience by hosting a series of events such as informational sessions for Tulane students about the neuroscience major, graduate school, and careers in neuroscience; held fun events like movie night, trivia night, free IQ testing, and free food (smoothies, desserts, pizza, pasta, etc.); sponsored seminars by visiting neuroscientists; and worked with other New Orleans neuroscientists to bring BAW to the New Orleans Children’s Museum and Children's Library. Some of these outreach activities are carried out at times other than during BAW, as Tulane neuroscientists go to the local schools to talk about neuroscience, bring students to campus during summer sessions, participate in Tulane's Girls in STEM (GIST) and Boys at Tulane in STEM (BATS), and lead tours of the neuroscience teaching laboratory to visiting high school science classes and Tulane visitors and alumni.

Neuroscience majors can complete their service learning requirements in a number of ways. Service learning is available as an optional component to the following courses:

• Neurobiology of Disease (NSCI/Psych 4340) - students volunteer with elderly at a local nursing home, HIV/AIDS patients in Hospice, or at the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Behavioral Endocrinology (NSCI 4060) - students volunteer at local animal shelters and observe many aspects of animal behavior
• Music and the Brain (NSCI 4513) 
• Sports Related Brain Injury (NSCI 4130) 

For those students who want additional experience, they can sign up for the Service Learning Internship (NSCI 4570) which requires 70 hours of service and participation in a weekly seminar run by the Center for Public Service. 

For more information about Service Learning courses, click here: Home | Tulane Center for Public Service

The Tulane Science Scholars Program (TSSP) gives high school students the opportunity to take college-credit courses in the summer in science and engineering at Tulane before high school graduation. TSSP is a selective program for rising 10th through 12th grade students who have exceptional talent in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Residential options are available.

Limited tuition scholarships are available for Louisiana residents, and financial aid is awarded based on need. In order to be considered for our scholarship opportunities, you must submit your scholarship application by the financial aid application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application or have questions about scholarships, email summer@tulane.edu for more information.

Girls in STEM at Tulane (GiST)

Saturday, March 9

New Orleans Book Festival Family Day

Saturday, March 16

We're looking for 10 to 12 volunteers to staff the table at Bookfest Family Day on the Tulane Uptown Campus where we will be making neuroscience themed crafts, passing out books, and doing general STEM engagement with the community. We welcome people to come for the whole time (10am - 2pm) or come in shifts (first shift 9-11:30am and/or second shift 11:30-2pm).

More information about this event will be sent out in the coming weeks to interested volunteers based on responses. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Liz Engler-Chiurazzi (eenglerchiurazzi@tulane.edu). 

Boys in STEM at Tulane (BATS)

Saturday, April 13

Boys in STEM at Tulane (BATS)

Tulane's GiST and BATS programs provide fifth through seventh grade students with the opportunity to meet and work with undergraduate, graduate, faculty and professional role models in STEM fields. We're looking for volunteers to lead and facilitate neuroscience themed workshop and activities with Tulane Undergraduate Neuroscience Association (TUNA) volunteers.

More information about each of these events will be sent out in the coming weeks to interested volunteers based on responses. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Liz Engler-Chiurazzi (eenglerchiurazzi@tulane.edu).

Girls in STEM at Tulane (GiST)

Tulane's GiST and BATS programs provide fifth through seventh grade students with the opportunity to meet and work with undergraduate, graduate, faculty and professional role models in STEM fields. We're looking for volunteers to lead and facilitate neuroscience themed workshop and activities with Tulane Undergraduate Neuroscience Association (TUNA) volunteers.

More information about each of these events will be sent out in the coming weeks to interested volunteers base on responses. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Liz Engler-Chiurazzi (eenglerchiurazzi@tulane.edu).

DUNK Meeting

Friday, May 22, 2020
9:30 AM
Zoom
There will be two 20 minute presentations from the Galazo Lab by Xiao Han & Lee Vaasjo

Brain Awareness Week - March 16 - 20, 2020

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
4:00 PM
Herbert 201
Reception to Follow
Free Admission

Weekly Brain Institute Seminar

Wednesdays at 4pm

For more information about our weekly speakers, please visit our seminar series page.

Second Annual Tulane Brain Institute Distinguished Lecture

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | 4:00 PM

Join us for Aging, Memory, and the Brain, the Annual Tulane Brain Institute Distinguished Lecture featuring Carol Barnes,PhD.

Dr. Barnes is a Regents Professor in Psychology, Neurology and Neuroscience and a Chair for Learning and Memory Aging at the University of Arizona's Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute.

Kendall Cram Lecture Hall
Lavin - Bernick Center for University Life
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 203 Stibbs, LBC

Orientation for our PhD and MS students, followed by a faculty and student meet and greet
 

Neuroscience Summer Program Final Poster Presentation

August 1, 2019 - 1 pm to 3 pm - Kendall Kram LBC

To celebrate the completion of the Tulane Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (TURN) program, students will present their summer research.  Please join us as we recognize the hard work of our undergraduate researchers.

Brain Awareness Day: Your sensational Brain!

Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Children's Resource Library, 913 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 596-2628

The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (GNOSN) is sponsoring a fun event for children to learn about how the brain functions to celebrate Brain Awareness Week. Through a series of interactive activities, a group of volunteer faculty and students from the Neuroscience Programs at Tulane University and the LSU Health Sciences Center will teach children interesting facts about the brain.

Brain Awareness Week

March 11-17, 2019 - Tulane University

Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Stay tuned for specific events hosted by the Tulane Brain Institute.

Louisiana Local Brain Bee

Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tulane University

The Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition for high school students. The winner of this competition will be eligible to complete in the USA Brain Bee Championship April 12-14 at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA

Space and Time in the Brain

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Kendall Cram Lecture Hall

Join us for Space and Time in the Brain, the inaugural Tulane Brain Institute Distinguished Lecture featuring Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, Edvard Moser.

Dr. Moser is the 2014 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his role in the discovery of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

DUNK

Friday, December 7, 2018 - 9 am - LBC 202 Rechler

Downtown/Uptown Neuroscience Krewe - students present ongoing research to faculty and peers
 

Walk to end Alzheimer's

Saturday, November 10, 2018 - Baby Cakes Field

Tulane Brain Institute will be sponsoring the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
 

New Student Orientation

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 1834 Club, LBC

Orientation for our PhD and MS students, followed by a faculty and student meet and greet
 

Neuroscience Summer Program Final Poster Presentation

August 3, 2018 - 2 pm to 4 pm - Kendall Kram LBC

Student participants in the TURN program present their summer research.
 

2018 Unified Ceremony and SSE Undergraduate Ceremony

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - Superdome Stadium and Fogleman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse

Recognition and celebration of the class of 2018. Please see commencement website for more information and videos.
 

SSE Graduate Ceremony

Friday, May 18, 2018 - 9:00- 11:00 am - McAlister Auditorium

Graduates Katelyn Black, Kevin Pollard, Allen Yu were hooded in the graduate ceremony. Graduates for the school year also include Jeremy Hartner and the 2018 Master's class.
 

Neuroscience Graduate Reception

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 4:30-6:00 pm - Tulane Brain Institute, Flower Hall Suite 200

A wine and cheese reception to celebrate our graduating Neuroscience Majors, Master's and PhD students.
 

Alternative Careers Symposium: Science PhD in non-profits

Friday, April 20, 2018 - 2:30-5:00 pm - JBJ Auditorium

Come hear from some amazing professionals who have chosen to work in the non-profit world.
 

Brain Institute Open House

Friday, March 16, 2018 - 5:30-7:00 pm - Tulane Brain Institute, Flower Hall Suite 200

Friends of the Brain Institute gathered in the second floor of Flower Hall to view the new administrative home and unveil the beautiful lab spaces.
 

Brain Institute Annual Retreat

Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - New Orleans Museum of Art.

Director Jill Daniel's Welcome included the Year in Review, Faculty and Student Accolades, and Looking Forward remarks. The 2017 Recipients of the Marko Spark Innovation Research Fund Award, Drs. Anne Skaja Robinson and Laura Schrader presented their Work-in-Progress, "Mechanistic determinants of trans-synaptic tau transmission." Fourteen of our graduate students presented their research and gave very professional presentations! Congratulations to the winners of the Jean Yocum Harlan Graduate Student Presentation Awards: Nina Baumgartner, Jeff Darling, and Marc Fischer. For information about our SEMINAR SERIES, please click here.

Dunk

Neuroscience students meet once a month for student presentations and discussion of current research.
 

Pizza on the Patio

October 20, 2017 - 11:45 am -1:15 pm - Stern Patio

Students, Staff, and Faculty join together to share a love of neuroscience and pizza. Presented by TUNA and the neuroscience department.
 

Stroke Support Group - Goldring Cooking Class

March 11, 2017 - Time TBA, Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine
 

TUNA Brain Bee

Sunday March 12 - 11am-3pm - Tulane University Uptown Campus

Local high school students are invited to compete in Tulane University Neuroscience Association's annual Brain Bee--like a spelling bee but the questions are about the brain. Students will have an opportunity to grab lunch, tour labs, and interact with Tulane Neuroscience majors. Questions about this event should be routed to Sierra Lear (slear@tulane.edu) or Megan Haney (mhaney@tulane.edu)
 

Your Sensational Brain outreach event

Saturday March 18, 2017 - 1pm-5pm - Children's Resource Center - 913 Napolean Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115

A kid-friendly opportunity to learn about neuroscience through coloring activities, brain play dough molds, outdoor activities, and more. This event is open to the public.
 

Stroke Support Group - Cobalt Rehabilitation Facility

Saturday, April 8, 2017 - Cobalt Rehabilitation Facility

Alzheimers' Association Walk to End Alzheimers Alzheimers Walk

November 5, 2016 - 9am - 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans LA 70118
 

Stroke Survivor Group- "Painting with a Twist"

November 5, 2016 - 2pm - 700 Dublin Street, New Orleans LA
 

Launch of the Tulane Brain Institute & 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Tulane Neuroscience Program

October 7, 2016 - 8:30 - 6:00, Tulane University
 

Griffin Brain Aneurysm Movement Walk

September 24, 2016 - 8:00 am - Lasalle Park, Metairie Louisiana