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The neuroscience of learning and memory
Dear Students, In addition to serving as interim undergraduate dean, I'm a neuroscientist, who, from time to time, uses this space to discuss how neuroscience connects to our lives. Today, I focus on one of my favorite phenomena in the neuroscience of learning and memory: the trial spacing effect.The trial spacing effect demonstrates that we lear...The neuroscience of learning and memory
Dear Students, In addition to serving as interim undergraduate dean, I'm a neuroscientist, who, from time to time, uses this space to discuss how neuroscience connects to our lives. Today, I focus on one of my favorite phenomena in the neuroscience of learning and memory: the trial spacing effect.The trial spacing effect demonstrates that we lear...Exam-ining Options
Dear Students, It feels like we just got started, but I'm afraid we are already at the time of the semester when the novelty can start to wear off and anxiety about exams can set in. If you that's where you are this week, hang in there, and know our student support page has an array of available resources for you related to academics, study skills...A few quick questions
Dear Students,If there's one thing we learned last year, it's that students and faculty alike want to get back to in-person classes and other activities. This fall is certainly better than last fall in this regard. Our faculty and students are back on campus, and in-person activities are happening. Although some of our CNS courses have moved online...A marathon, not a sprint
Dear Students,It's hard to believe that the first week of classes is already in the books. It's been wonderful to see the campus coming back to life. This time of year always makes me think about my first weeks in college. I remember them as being incredibly exciting, but also bewildering and stressful. If this time is feeling overly stressful to ...Welcome to Fall 2021!
Dear Students,Welcome to the start of a new year in the College of Natural Sciences! My name is Michael Drew, and I am serving as Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in CNS while Dean Vanden Bout serves as interim dean of CNS. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with students across the college and make sure your tim...The Finish Line’s in Sight
This Week's Messenger:Dr. Anneke ChyDear students, You've made it through classes, perhaps the first of your finals and a big chunk of this extraordinary academic year. My messages this week are for those with finals happening now—including those of you graduating. For everyone with finals: Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Mauk has offered tips for st...What are you doing next?
This Week's Messenger:Dr. Ruth FranksDear Students, First a special message for our graduating seniors: Congratulations to the CNS Class of 2021! Every year, we ask graduating seniors to report their plans after graduation and share their experiences while in CNS using the College of Natural Sciences Graduation Survey. This year, it has special s...Finish Strong
This Week's Messenger: Dr. Michael DrewDear Students, Here we are, just a few weeks from the end of a challenging academic year, and you are so close to the finish line! To finish the semester strong and end on a high note, remember: Register for summer and/or fall – if you haven't yet met with your advisor, selected your courses and regis...A Big Week This Week
Dear CNS Students,When a lot is going on, sometimes it's helpful to have a quick snapshot that rounds up everything happening. We hope this weekly newsletter serves that purpose, including at those peak-of-busyness times like right now. So here are some reminders in handy bullet-point form:The CNS Annual Student Survey helps college staff and leade...Some Tips for Registration Time
It's nearly that time of semester again to register. Registration lands in the thick of the semester, when many of you are already juggling all of the things.To help you through, here are some tips:If you haven't already, make an appointment with your assigned academic advisor to discuss your plans for summer and fall.Check your Registration Inform...From the CARE Team to our CNS Students
Dear Students,Greetings from your College of Natural Sciences CARE counselors!We wanted to drop by and acknowledge how difficult this semester has been as an ongoing continuation of the pandemic. Many are hitting a "pandemic wall" right now, especially as we pass the anniversary of this monumental disruption. It looks a little different for everyon...Step Up for a Sprint
This Week's Messenger: Lynda in TIDESHi CNS Students, Experiential learning has not stopped with the COVID 19 pandemic, and there are plenty of opportunities available this spring. The team in TIDES (that's the Texas Institute for Discovery Education in Science) is here to support your getting involved. Here are five ways:1. Try a Sprint...Your Future’s Calling
This Week's Messenger: Karen in Career ServicesDear CNS Students, What can I do with my science degree? Should I go directly to graduate school or get some work experience first? What do I say at a career fair? Is anyone even hiring in the pandemic? These are questions we hear often in Career Services, and we are happy to help you answer ...
