Mission
The mission for the Neuroscience Undergraduate Program (NEUR-UP) is to be at the forefront of education and research with a faculty that leads in defining the future of the field of neuroscience and producing high-quality graduates who are sought by leading graduate programs, industries, and other universities.
The mission of the Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (NSNT) PhD Program is to train a small, highly engaged cohort of PhD students to become innovative leaders in neuroscience and neurotechnology. We emphasize rigorous scientific training alongside personalized career advising and structured professional development. By integrating mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world skill-building, our program prepares students for impactful careers across academia, industry, and beyond.
About
The Neuroscience Undergraduate Program (NEUR-UP) has over 550 undergraduate students, making it the second-largest major in the College of Sciences. The Neuroscience faculty members, however, work hard to treat every student as an individual. Faculty and students together constitute a mutually supportive intellectual community. The BS Program in Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary program that draws faculty from many Schools within College of Sciences and other Colleges within the Institute.
The Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (NSNT) PhD program welcomed its inaugural cohort in Fall 2025. This interdisciplinary program offers the close mentorship and individualized attention of a cohort, with regular activities and events designed to foster community and emphasize professional development. Students are prepared for diverse career paths in academia, government, and industry. While the NSNT program provides a focused, collaborative training environment, each student also holds affiliation with a home school, giving them access to the broader resources, networks, and opportunities of the larger academic institution.
Student Spotlight
Derek Huell
Derek Huell is a fourth-year Neuroscience student hailing from Columbus, GA. He is a recipient of the prestigious Stamps President’s Scholarship and member of the Honors Program. On campus, Derek serves as president of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students and Neuroscience Club, where he is dedicated to uplifting Tech students pursuing a similar path. He is also active within the Student Government Association, where he sits on the executive cabinet as Vice President of Student Life. Socially, Derek enjoys the friendship of his brothers in the Delta Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where he is Vice Basileus.
Derek enjoys exploring neuroscience as an undergraduate research assistant in the Cognitive Neuroscience at Tech Research Lab (CoNTRoL). In the future, Derek plans to pursue a career in academic medicine, where he will evaluate the intersection of community health disparities and Alzheimer’s disease. He is currently in the medical school admissions cycle, and has received invitations to interview at Harvard, NYU, Columbia, Stanford, and, Johns Hopkins, among others. He recently received his first medical school acceptance at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he was awarded a full-ride Klara and Larry Silverstein scholarship!