A student looks at a LEGO robot on a lab table
Kate Hull ’18 worked with neuroscience professor Pat Simen to reprogram a Lego robot for use as a teaching aid in the classroom. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko
College of Arts and Sciences

Neuroscience

Program Type:
  • Major
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Our interdisciplinary science focus makes for a unique academic experience for students interested in studying neuroscience. We easily integrate this program with other sciences—chemistry, biology, physics, and more—to help students understand brain function, behavior, and consciousness.

Program Director

Tracie Paine

Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Department Affiliation
Neuroscience
Contact

Kristi Gibson

Administrative Assistant 440-775-8768

Why Study Neuroscience at Oberlin?

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Department Faculty
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Variety of Courses
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Science Library

Gone Greek: Nu Rho Psi

While Oberlin doesn’t have fraternities and sororities, it does have several honorary societies. A local chapter of Nu Rho Psi, the National Honor Society in Neuroscience, is open to third- and fourth-year students who’ve achieved excellence in scholarship in neuroscience. Nu Rho Psi encourages neuroscience research, brain awareness, and professional interest in the field.

Neuroscience Majors Committee

Neuroscience majors do more than study and prepare research projects. They also know how to have fun. Through the Neuroscience Majors Committee, students organize events for students to get to know each other and faculty. The committee brings in guest speakers, sponsors panel discussions on timely subjects, and hosts potluck dinners, neuro game nights, study breaks, and more.

Upcoming Neuroscience Events

23
Feb

STEM in Color

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Norman C. Craig Lecture Hall
24
Feb

STEM in Color

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Norman C. Craig Lecture Hall
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Sample Courses

  • NSCI 108 - Environmental Chemicals in Human Health 4 credits
  • NSCI 201 - The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience 4 credits
  • NSCI 327 - Neuropharmacology Laboratory 2 credits
  • NSCI 357 - Sensory Neuroscience 4 credits
View course catalog for requirements

Neuroscience Faculty

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Neuroscience News

Regina Stasser de Gonzalez and Jason Stalnaker

STRONG Returns for Its Fourth Year

September 20, 2018
STRONG launched its fourth program this summer, bringing together students from underrepresented demographics in STEM and Oberlin professors through research.
student putting on lab coat

Kate Frost ’15 Tackles Medical Goals

July 17, 2017
Kate Frost ’15 majored in biology and neuroscience and minored in chemistry. The Oberlin alum knew early on that she was on a science track. Today she’s completing her first year of medical school at Vanderbilt University.
A student positions a small device with wheels on a track while a professor looks on

24 Hours of Winter Term

February 13, 2017
Follow along a day in the life of students, faculty, and staff during winter term.
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