Neuroscience

Student Organizations

Carthage has more than 85 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations.

Gamma Nu Sigma

Gamma Nu Sigma (the Neuroscience Club) is an academic fraternity open to all students interested in the field of neuroscience or its applications to the related disciplines of biology, chemistry and psychology. Activities include trips to local universities to explore graduate programs, social events and seminars presented to the student body offering information on topics of interest. Involvement in Gamma Nu Sigma promotes academic success and prepares students for entering careers in neuroscience or other related fields. The club meets at 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
Advisor: Penny Seymoure
President: Alex Veloz
Vice President: Dan Gerber
Secretary: Jamie Hamill
Treasurer: Morgan Lasley

Pre-Health Club

Pre-Health Club is dedicated to students who want to pursue a career in the health field — pre-med, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy, pre-occupational therapy and pre-dental. Members get out in the community to serve others and to learn what helping others is all about. The club also has various tools to help students succeed in their future careers with MCAT study sessions, job-shadowing physicians, volunteer time, etc. The goal of Pre-Health Club is to allow students a chance to set themselves apart from other students when it comes down to the admission process for higher education and to have the students feel prepared and ready for the upcoming challenges.
Advisors: Patrick Pfaffle and Dan Choffnes.
President: Corianna Anderson

The photograph above is a choleratoxin-HRP labeled motorneuron.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Joe Steinmetz, Indiana University.

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Neuroscience major Jamie Hamill, '11, has had valuable research experience on campus and off. Read more.