Neuroscience - uLethbridge Stories

CanWest Silver Medalist Madeline Szabo Learned the Importance of Balance as a Student-Athlete

"Being on the team has taught me how to work hard for what I want to achieve. I learned how to manage my time and priorities, fight through adversity and cherish my times as a student-athlete. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the opportunities I’ve had as a Pronghorn.”

Global Citizenship Cohort - Chase Petruska

Second-year neuroscience student Chase Petruska chose the University of Lethbridge because this is where the CCBN is. The new science building and the smaller class sizes were also a draw. Last year, Chase participated in the Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC) in the Changing Worldviews theme.

Global Citizenship Cohort - Abdelmomen Ghedeir-Ahmed

First-year neuroscience student Abdelmomen Ghedeir-Ahmed travelled south from Cold Lake, Alberta, to attend the University of Lethbridge. He chose uLethbridge because of the world-class neuroscience program. Abdelmomen is currently participating in the Global Citizenship Cohort.

Global Citizenship Cohort - Rejoice Makiwa

First-year neuroscience student Rejoice Makiwa chose the University of Lethbridge because she heard we have a spectacular neuroscience program. Rejoice is participating in the Challenging Worldviews cohort of the Global Citizenship Cohort (GCC).

Brain Awareness Week

uLethbridge is proud to take part in Brain Awareness Week March 15-19, a worldwide celebration highlighting advances in understanding the brain and its impact on overall health.

Shining Graduate Student Claire Niehaus is Asking Many Questions and Learning from Leaders in Neuroscience

In celebration of Brain Awareness Week, we caught up with second-year neuroscience grad student Claire Niehaus (BSc '19) to learn more about her uLethbridge experience and her plans for the future.

Shining Student Matthew Hammer Builds a Career Path Through Co-op and Independent Studies Research

We recently caught up with fifth year neuroscience student Matthew Hammer to learn more about his uLethbridge experience and his plans for the future.

Grace Dunn Gains a New Perspective on Patience as a Camp Counsellor

Second-year neuroscience student Grace Dunn does not shy away from opportunity. Last summer, she worked as a camp counsellor at Camp Amicus in Calgary, a program for children and teens with ADHD or learning disabilities (LDs), frequently accompanied by other disabilities and conditions.

Curious Cayley Fleischman Embraces Opportunity on Campus

Cayley has embraced the unique experiences available at the U of L by joining the co-op program, completing both applied and independent studies, becoming a member of one of our campus sororities and working on the Students' Union (ULSU) as the elected Faculty of Arts & Science representative.

Graduate Student Spotlight | PhD Candidate Rachel Stark

What happens when we deprive our lives of play activities? Research suggests there must be importance in making time for play. Despite the risk of not being on high alert for predators, or

Dr. Stephanie King: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

"The more diverse population we have in science, the more diversity of ideas we will have to advance our scientific knowledge to places we never thought possible!" ~ Dr. Stephanie King

Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

"There aren’t many careers where you get to follow your passions so directly and be able to participate in exciting new discoveries spurred on by your own curiosity." ~ Dr. Chelsea Ekstrand

Introducing Chelsea Ekstrand

Chelsea Ekstrand joined the University of Lethbridge in the midst of a global pandemic, as an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience. We asked Chelsea a few questions so that we can all get to know her a bit better. Introducing Chelsea Ekstrand.

Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference Hosted Online in August 2020 draws speakers and presenters across the country

The University of Lethbridge’s Neuroscience Club and Canadian Center for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) banded together in August to host the 2020 Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference (UNC) online with keynote speakers and presenters from across the country.

Bridging Neuroscience and Education

“I chose the MEd Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience program because it is the only one offered in western Canada to bridge the three disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, and education."

A Career Devoted to Teachers and Students

"Teachers who understand neuropsychology improve pedagogy." Neuroscientist Dr. Bryan Kolb credits Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Grigg for her key role in developing Canada’s first Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Neuroscience.

Five questions with Shining Graduate and this Year's Recipient of the Gold Medal in Science Kate Chua BSc '20

Kate Chua, who has earned a BSc Neuroscience, has been awarded this year's Gold Medal (Science). The most important lesson she learned at uLethbridge is that it is important to allow yourself to make your own path and not one that is expected of you.

Coding the iCub – Making Connections with Cognitive Robotics

An international partnership between University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor Dr. Matthew Tata and Dr. Francesco Rea (Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa) has given three undergraduate students the unique opportunity to work on an independent study focused on cognitive robotics.