Indi Conover
Indi Conover
Class Year
’19
Current home
Oakdale, Minnesota
Major(s)
Neuroscience
Current Position
Neuroscience Researcher II at University of Minnesota’s Hayden and Zimmermann Laboratories
Indi Conover ’19 is a neuroscience researcher at the Hayden and Zimmermann labs at the University of Minnesota. As a researcher, she is part of a team that explores the neural foundation of decision-making. Her responsibilities include training primates to complete tasks, collecting behavioral and electrophysiological data, analyzing data, coding, and assisting in surgeries.
What have you enjoyed most about your career?
“What I enjoy most about my career is how challenging my projects can be. I love being able to collaborate with others to come up with new ideas for research methods, task modifications, and primate training.”
How did Carthage prepare you?
Why did you choose Carthage?
“I chose Carthage because of the promising Neuroscience Department and the strong cross country athletics program. Also, the lake. Who doesn’t like to have a beautiful view of Lake Michigan on their walk to classes every day?”
What Carthage professors played a part in your success and how?
“There are so many Carthage professors who have played a part in my success. Honestly, I can say the entire faculty of the science programs helped me get where I am now. However, there are two faculty I would like to specifically thank — Professor Daniel Miller and Professor Amareshwar Singh. These professors have helped me to reach my full potential in academia.”
Tips for current Carthage students?
“Being part of clubs and organizations are very helpful to connect with other students, create opportunities, volunteer, and grow. I also advise being part of clubs within your major of study. Doing so has helped me build a bigger background in neuroscience, make friends among the cohort, explore deeper into my major, and gain opportunities to learn about programs for post undergraduate studies and careers.”