Neuropolicy is an interdisciplinary club that explores how neuroscience interacts with public policy, ethics, and law. Our mission is to create an inclusive, curiosity-driven space where students from any background can build tangible skills in advocacy and legislative research, while exploring the brain's role in shaping the world around us. We can't emphasize enough that you do not need any experience in neuroscience or political science, just bring your own thoughts and opinions! We meet weekly on Mondays from 7-8pm (in-person or virtual) with an alternating schedule:
Week A: Policy & Advocacy
Learn about legislative topics tied to neuroscience and learn how to write a policy brief on a topic in neuropolicy that you personally care about, then submit it to the state or federal legislature.
Week B: Research & Discussion
Discuss new neuroscience research and its ethical implications through executive board presentations on a research study or article followed by discussion or guest speaker and Q&A.
Week B topics include:
The Science of Aggression
Neurotechnology: Ethics and Privacy
Psychedelics and Brain Rewiring
The Teenage Brain in the Juvenile Justice System
The Brain Under Chronic Stress: An Examination of Poverty Conditions
Have other ideas? We'd love to hear them! You can reach out via email to carina.adams-szabo@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: Carina Adams-Szabo at carina.adams-szabo@uconn.edu