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Women in Neuro was created in 2022 to build a stronger community and support system for women in neuroscience at Queen’s. Given that neuroscience continues to be a very male-dominated field, we hope to provide students with more opportunities for mentorship and professional development, and inspire young girls to be neuroscientists through our youth outreach program.
About the initiative
We are hoping to build the foundation for an incredible community that will welcome and encourage women-identifying individuals to pursue a career in neuroscience for many years to come!
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At a glance
Women in Neuro Conference
Since our inaugural conference in 2024, we have grown the event to approximately 140 people (from 9 institutions) in 2026. These events have been entirely student-run and funded through grant applications and various fundraising activities. Over the years, we have received recognition and support from the Queen’s Inclusive Community Fund, Principal's Student Initiative Fund, the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre (DDQIC), SR Research, and Connected Minds.
PROGRAMProviding Mentorship
The mentor series initiative provides a casual environment where women-identifying guest lecturers from both academia and industry are invited to speak about their academic and/or career journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the field of neuroscience, and provide career advice. With this initiative we hope to build mentorships and connections between emerging neuroscientists and established women in the field.
InitiativesDiscussing Research
We organize a casual talk initiative where faculty and students come together to discuss their own ongoing research and/or practice upcoming presentations. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, give feedback, and discuss the research with the presenter. This initiative is geared towards individuals who have at least an undergraduate level of understanding of neuroscience, but all are welcome!
Initiatives