The INP has many events throughout the year that draw large portions of the neuroscience community. Among these are monthly seminar series, including both external and intramural speakers. Additionally, graduate students are required to give an annual research in progress talk. Schedule and location will be posted here when information becomes available. We also have an annual retreat in Woods Hole, MA, which we combine with our applicant hosting weekend.
Retreats consist of a series of sessions, each with speakers with a related focus.
Additionally, there are mixers, where the members of the program and the applicants can interact in a more informal environment. On the lighter side, we also have frequent bake-offs. Past competitions have been dominated by grad student Shari Birnbaum, but Carol Russo, always a strong contender, recently broke into the victory column herself. We also have occasional happy hours, which also allow the neuroscience community to interact in an informal setting. These are freqently attended by not only members of the Neuroscience Program, but by members of related departments, such as Neurobiology, Physiology, and Pharmacology, making them a great place to mix with member of the larger biological sciences community.