REU Training Events

Students will gain hands-on experience with various neuroimaging methods. These will usually include three parts: a theoretical presentation, a practical data acquisition session, and a data analysis session. In addition, to the various methods, students will join a neuroethics discussion on conducting research with special populations and with the different neuroimaging methods. Students will also take required training such as the certification for conducting research with human subjects, Title IX, and join a DEIJ discussion. Finally, students will receive workshops on the most common software used in the field: reference managers, data spreadsheets, presentation software, etc., to become more comfortable and efficient in everyday work.

List of Expected Activities

Research and neuroimaging training will include a theoretical introduction to the method, a hands-on session using the equipment, and data analysis.
1. fMRI at Georgetown University with Dr. Van Meter
2. EEG with Dr. Quandt
3. fNIRS with Dr. Demir-Lira
4. Psychophysiology with Dr. Pizzie
5. Developmental and Longitudinal Methods with Dr. Berteletti
Neuroethics training with Dr. Pizzie
Professional mandatory training
1. EDI training
2. Title IX training
3. CITI certification
4. Ethical conduct of research
Skills development workshops
1. Fast and efficient presentations
2. Working with numbers and tables in spreadsheets
3. Editing and using hidden features efficiently (the secret of creating tables of content)
4. Organizing articles in reference managers, which one to use
5. Intro to statistical software
6. The secrets to applying to graduate school
7. How to craft a CV, a cover letter, a goal statement and request reference letters that actually help.
In lab research, every student will be paired with a mentor and work on research projects throughout the 8 weeks.
Scientific presentation skills development with an end-of-school presentation on the work carried out in the lab.
Become a Visual Language and Visual Learning Network member and join fun activities.
Mentoring
1. Daily supervision with graduate or postdoctoral mentor
2. Weekly meeting with your assigned faculty mentor
3. Lunch event with faculty from other labs
4. Meetings with REU organizers at the start, middle, and end of the summer school\
Social events

A table with expected dates for each activity will be posted as soon as it is ready.

Prospective REU students should expect to be in the lab or training from 9 am to 5:30 pm daily.

The calendar of activities will be displayed as it becomes available.

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