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About AXON Neuroscience Clubs

Neuroscience & Psychology student organization with chapters across USA universities. We empower and enrich minds through mental health education. Currently 100 members plus and counting, we are also the first neuroscience and psychology student organization at Fisk University in its 156-year history. We aim to educate, empower, inspire, and enrich the minds of the members of the Fisk University community using knowledge on the human brain. To do this, we will expose our members to neuroscience and psychology concepts and opportunities, as well as current advancements in both fields. We want to learn collectively about how the mind-brain connection affects our daily living. Motto of our organization: Vita le mentis (Latin meaning “the life of the mind”) What We Do Champion neurodiversity in the Fisk community especially concerning differing thought patterns and cultural backgrounds of members Serve as a pathway to explore neuroscience and psychology related careers by having seminars with experienced resource persons Provide a guide to applying for neuroscience-related internships & graduate-school programs Expose the Fisk community to mental wellness concepts and other topics which are not usually talked about including neurodegenerative disorders Invite neuroscience & psychology researchers to give talks to grant the Fisk community a window into the present advancements in the fields of neuroscience and psychology Recognize mental health awareness months and hold events/seminars/marches in that regard, Organize neuroscience hackathons to expose students to concepts in neuroscience Carry out community outreach initiatives to high schools, not-for-profit organizations, and psychiatric units Maintain a running document of information, hereafter known as the depository, for neuroscience and psychology-related opportunities