Neuroscientists

Learn as much as possible about the nervous system and careers in the field by reading books and visiting Web sites. Neuroscience For Dummies, by Frank Amthor, will give you a good introduction to the field. Here are a few Web sites to check out:

• BrainFacts.org: https://www.brainfacts.org
• What Can You Do With a Degree in Neuroscience?: https://pni.princeton.edu/undergraduate-concentration/careers-neuroscience
• Neuroscience, Brain & Mind: https://www.aaas.org/programs/dialogue-science-ethics-and-religion/neuroscience-brain-mind

Visit the Web sites of colleges and universities that offer degrees in neuroscience to learn about typical classes, clinical experiential opportunities, and the field in general. Here are a few schools to investigate:

• University of Chicago: https://neuroscience.uchicago.edu/undergraduate
• Georgia Institute of Technology: https://www.gatech.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors/neuroscience-bs
• Simmons University: https://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/academics/majors-minors/neuroscience-and-behavior