Undergraduate Summer Research in Neural Basis of Cognition

[NEUROCOG@vms.cis.pitt.edu]

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FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM TO BE FOUND AT:
http://neurocog.lrdc.pitt.edu/npc  (www)

        The Neural Processes in Cognition Training Program at the University of
Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University has several positions available
for qualified undergraduates interested in studying cognitive neuroscience.
Cognitive neuroscience is a growing interdisciplinary area of study  (see
Science, 1993, v. 261, pp 1805-7) that interprets cognitive functions in
terms of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological data and computer
simulations.  Undergraduate students participating in the summer program
will be expected to spend ten weeks of intensive involvement in laboratory
research supervised by one of the program's faculty.  The summer program
also includes weekly journal clubs and a series of informal lectures.
Students receive a $2500 stipend provided by National Science Foundation
support.  Each student's specific plan of research will be determined in
consultation with the training program's Director.  Potential laboratory
environments include single unit recording, neuroanatomy, computer
simulation of biological and cognitive effects, neuropsychological
assessment, behavioral assessment, and brain imaging. 

        Applications are encouraged from highly motivated undergraduate students
with interests in biology, psychology, engineering, physics, mathematics or
computer science.  Application deadline is April 25, 1995.  To apply,
request application materials by email at neurocog at vms.cis.pitt.edu or phone
412-624-7064 or write to the address below.  The materials provide a listing
of faculty research interests to consider.  Applicants are strongly
encouraged to identify a particular faculty member of interest.  The
application includes a statement of interest, a recent school transcript,
one faculty letter of recommendation and a selection of one or two areas of
research interests.  Send requests and application materials to:

                Professor Walter Schneider, Program Director
                Neural Processes in Cognition
                University of Pittsburgh
                3939 O'Hara Street
                Pittsburgh, PA  15260
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        For additional information on the World Wide Web open URL
        http://neurocog.lrdc.pitt.edu/npc
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