Neuroscience

Organization Description

The St. Mary’s neuroscience curriculum creates a cross-disciplinary approach to the neurosciences with each student gaining experience and perspectives from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and psychology.

240-895-2004
137 Goodpaster Hall
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Department Leadership

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Elizabeth Leininger

Associate Professor

Department Chair

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240-895-2004

Latest News

17th Annual SOMD Brain Bee Held at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
A group of 28 people stand and kneel in rows on a stage, smiling, in front of a large screen displaying text: "Seventeenth Annual Southern Maryland Brain Bee, March 1, 2025

St. Mary’s College of Maryland hosted the 17th Annual… View more

Elizabeth Leininger

March 19, 2025, 4:16 p.m.

Five Recent Graduates Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists
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Five 2024 St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates were named Semi-Finalists in the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Four candidates… View more

Chuck Steenburgh

Feb. 5, 2025, 4:22 p.m.

Students, Faculty and Alumni Participate in the 2024 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting
top: four students standing in front of a large sign reading "Society for Neuroscience". bottom: a group of 12 students, faculty, and alumni seated at a long table, smiling at the camera

A group of students, faculty and alumni attended the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) … View more

Elizabeth Leininger

Oct. 18, 2024, 1:42 p.m.

Prof. Jordan Price and Asst. Prof. Daniel Tobiansky Offer a Deep Dive into the World of Animal Communication in a Newly Published Book Chapter
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In a chapter of "Neuroendocrinology of Behavior… View more

Daniel Tobiansky

April 19, 2024, 9:23 a.m.

Students, Faculty and Alumni Present Research and Network at 2023 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting
Students Anna Estremsky, Merel Verhoeven and Brayan Ruiz Lopez.

A group of students, faculty and alumni attended the Society for Neuroscience… View more

Chuck Steenburgh

Dec. 15, 2023, 4:08 p.m.

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Active Announcements

Neuroscience Advising Session
A flyer for a Neuroscience Advising Info Session with a neuron illustration. Text details event on Tuesday, April 8th, 10-11 AM at Goodpaster 184. Includes info about neuroscience major/minor requirements and course offerings.
Curious about Neuroscience Major or Minor Requirements and course offerings? Attend this info session!
Elizabeth Leininger

March 19, 2025, 4:43 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Neuroscience Advising Session - Spring 2025, April 8
Blue flyer for a Neuroscience Advising Info Session on Tuesday, April 8th, 10-11 AM at Goodpaster 184. At the session you can learn about the neuroscience major and minor, and requirements

Curious about neuroscience major or minor requirements? Want to learn more about neuroscience course offerings and opportunities for Fall 2025?… View more

April 8, 2025, 10 – 11 a.m.

Neuroscience Seminar Series: Patrick Piantadosi '10 on "Amygdala Correlates of Decision-Making," Apr. 18
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Welcome Patrick Piantadosi, PhD, SMCM class of 2010, to speak about his research "Amygdala correlates of decision-making.” Piantadosi is a… View more

April 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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