From clubs to hands-on research, there are a number of ways to get involved with the Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior.
NCB Club
The NCB Club is a student-run organization that sponsors many Neurocience, Cognition and Behavior-related educational and social events each year. Events include invited talks by neuroscientist working in a variety of different settings and panel discussions on graduate school options.
Membership
Membership in the NCB Club offers students a number of benefits:
- Get to know other NCB majors that share your goals and interests outside of the classroom. Members find a support system of students interested in pursuing graduate study or careers in neurocience, cognition and behavior.
- Interact with USD faculty in a small group setting. NCB club members find out about research opportunities with USD faculty and learn more about how to get involved in other research-related activities in San Diego.
- See guest speakers and USD alumni discuss hot topics in neuroscience, cognition and behavior and career options for students post-graduation. The wide variety of topics that our speakers address are not only interesting, but often inspire students to consider career options of which they were not previously aware.
For information on how to get involved please contact Dr. Jaqueline Bonds jbonds_09@sandiego.edu
Organization Contact
NCB Club
- Jaqueline Bonds
jbonds_09@sandiego.edu
Nu Rho Psi
Nu Rho Psi is the only nationally-recognized honor society in the area of brain research. The study of the brain is one of the noblest of academic pursuits because a deep and true understanding of the principles by which the brain works contributes directly to the quality of our lives and the well-being of future generations. In fall 2025, USD was approved to found a chapter of Nu Rho Psi, and we now proudly are the Epsilon in California Chapter. Students inducted into Nu Rho Psi have a major GPA of at least 3.6 and have taken at least 3 upper division neuroscience courses at USD. Every year at the beginning of the spring semester, the department will send out an application for all eligible students to apply for Nu Rho Psi.
For more information, please contact the faculty advisor of the USD Chapter of Nu Rho Psi, Dr. Jena Hales (jhales@sandiego.edu)
Organization Contact
Nu Rho Psi
Research Opportunities
The Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior provides numerous opportunities for students to assist with research or participate in research studies.