National Enhancement of UnderRepresented Academic Leaders (NEURAL) Conference
The annual NEURAL Conference is the only regional neuroscience graduate trainee conference of its kind and the cornerstone of the efforts put forth by the UAB Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program. The conference is designed to benefit the underrepresented* neuroscience graduate trainee.
* Underrepresented (must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents):
1. Racial and ethnic groups such as blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
2. Students with disabilities, i.e., who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.
The Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program is meant to enhance and support the graduate experience, and the scholars' respective graduate program, throughout the span of their Ph.D. studies. This is accomplished through the implementation of bi-monthly lunch meetings, career coach mentoring, social and networking events, workshops and more.
The RMS Program is hurt and angered by the immensely troubling events happening across our nation. We express our support to all UAB and non-UAB RMS students during this time. Together we can strive for unity, equality, and justice both in our graduate programs and in our communities. We can be part of the conversation, speak the unsaid, and stand up for what is right. We will listen more and be united in the stand against racism, oppression, and inequality. Together we can hold ourselves accountable to drive positive change.
