Neuroscience Education at the University of Rochester for City College Scholars
The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester is committed to diversity and inclusion. It is a goal of the institute to provide all scholars interested in scientific research, particularly in the field of neuroscience, access to the best educational opportunities. NEUROCITY is program under the umbrella of Summer Scholars that is designed to encourage underrepresented minorities to explore and experience the field of neuroscience.
This 10-week research intensive program gives undergraduate students real world experience in the research labs on the University of Rochester campus. Students work under co-mentorship of faculty from UR and CCNY, and with a UR graduate student. During the program they conduct lab research, attend educational seminars, and presentations on graduate school application preparation. Students also partake in student-run activities.