Rotations A n important component of the philosophy of this Program is that the student should have substantial discretion in selecting a thesis advisor. To accomplish this and to broaden the background of first year students, it is a Program requirement that all first year students carry out at least three research rotations with faculty of the Neuroscience Graduate Group. The retreat is sponsored by the Graduate Program and organized by the graduate students. Students have the opportunity to present 10-15 minute research talks. The students also select a neuroscientist from another Univeristy as a keynote speaker for the retreat.
Students also organize the evening entertainment and social events.
Advising E ach student in the program will meet with an advisory committee of three faculty who advise the student in developing a program of courses suited to his or her individual interests. The course work will be structured to make up any deficiencies in the student's undergraduate preparation and to prepare the student for teaching and research. This committee is chaired by the Master Advisor. This advising committee will meet with the student at least once each year until the student has completed the research proposal and qualifying exam. This is a sequence of three ten-week rotations through the laboratories of three faculty members, during which the student will conduct research under the supervision of the faculty.