Neuroscience Student Groups

Students studying Neuroscience should check out the following groups:

The Brainy Bunch

A club to provide students interested in or studying neuroscience a chance to share interests, provide network opportunities. and community outreach. Our goals and events include attending the Pawtucket and Brown Brain fairs, attending “Brainy” classroom visits, hosting alumni panels and career talks, having a Spelling Brain Bee fundraiser, and much more!

Executive Committee:

•President – TBD

•Vice President – TBD

•Treasurer – TBD

•Secretary – TBD

•Waves Coordinator – Olivia Barbarini (’26)

•Faculty Advisor – Dr. Ryan Post

Nu Rho Psi Honor Society

Nu Rho Psi is the National Honor Society in Neuroscience, founded in 2006 by the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience and now an independent honor society. Membership provides recognition of verified academic excellence in the interdisciplinary field of Neuroscience. Students who become members of Nu Rho Psi are selected based on their superior scholarly accomplishments as well as their interest and experience in research. Nu Rho Psi membership is for life and it is often a springboard for networking and research collaboration.

Executive Committee:

•President – Sarah Underkofler (’26)

•Vice President – Amanda ‘Mandy’ Frieswick (’26)

•Treasurer – Brooke Sullivan (’26)

•Secretary – Abbey DeCouto (’27)

•Faculty Advisors – Dr. Ryan Post & Dr. Andra Geana

Dr. Thomas Guilmette

Interim Director of Neuroscience / Professor Of Psychology
Science Complex LL036
401.865.2295
tguilmet@providence.edu

Neuroscience Administrative Coordinator

Neuroscience Administrative Coordinator
Science Complex 0105A
401.865.1989
neuroscience@providence.edu

Dr. Victoria Templer ( On Sabbatical until July 1 2026)

Neuroscience Program Director / Professor of Psychology
Science Complex 0124
401.865.1214