Are you interested in becoming a Neuroscience Student Ambassador?

Applications for the 2024 Calendar Year will be released in December 2023.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Neuroscience Student Ambassadors’ Advisor, Imani Burwell, at iburwell [at] umd.edu

  • Meet with the NEUR Director of Undergraduate Studies as student advisory committee to voice ideas and concerns on behalf of the larger NEUR student body every semester
  • Participate in recruitment initiatives for prospective students
    • Internal Transfer Information Sessions
    • Admitted Student Open Houses
    • Recruitment Fairs
    • Prospective student shadowing opportunities
  • Help host and plan community building events
  • Assist in planning of the Neuroscience career panels
  • Create and help with updating content for social media/blog/website
  • Participate in monthly ambassador team meetings
  • Meet 1:1 with prospective and current students to give student centered advice
  • Manage the shared Neuroscience Student Ambassador email account
  • Commit to 5-10 hours per semester of service outside of monthly meetings
  • Other task/duties may be developed as the program matures
  • Must be a current Neuroscience Major
  • At least a 2.7 cumulative GPA
  • Passionate about creating community 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Enthusiasm and initiative
  • Ability to work effectively in groups and individually
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02/23/2023 - 1:40 pm