{"id":233,"date":"2025-07-15T13:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/?page_id=233"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:42:55","slug":"research-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-neuroscience\/research-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most of what we know about neuroscience comes from scientific research – so getting involved first-hand with neuroscience research is a great way to truly experience the field. Research projects can also develop your analysis and critical thinking skills, and lead to conference presentations and professional publications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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If you\u2019re interested in how the brain works, you are encouraged to join research projects at St. Mary\u2019s. These projects help you learn by doing real science, not just reading about it in class. You\u2019ll also get better at solving problems and thinking like a scientist. Here are some examples of what students and teachers are studying:<\/p>\n