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Undergraduate Research Student Spotlight: Carolina DePaula (Class of 2027)
Oct. 30, 2026— Meet Carolina DePaula, Class of 2027, who shares her experience studying neuroscience, conducting hands-on Alzheimer’s research, and finding innovative ways to address health inequities through art. Watch the full video here.
Q&A: Faculty member Liz Catania reflects on changes in the field, women in STEM
May. 9, 2024—Liz Catania, assistant professor of neuroscience, reflects on her trajectory into neuroscience, the changes she’s seen in the past decade, and the advice she has for women in STEM. Read the full Q&A here.
Mabel Cummins turns childhood dreams into championship excellence and opportunities
May. 9, 2024—Mabel Cummins, BA’23 majoring in neuroscience, led Vanderbilt bowling to the program’s third national championship and became the 2023 National Player of the Year. In addition to her athletic success, she was part of a research team that had two papers accepted by scientific journals involving auditory alarm research. She is currently in the Vanderbilt...
Undergrad Gabrielle Beck attends release of National Climate Assessment at the White House
May. 9, 2024—Gabrielle Beck, a sophomore studying neuroscience and environmental policy, attended the release of the fifth annual National Climate Assessment on November 14 after receiving an all-expense-paid invitation from the program’s director. The National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report released by the White House every four years, provides scientific information about climate change risks, impacts, and responses...