"From an early age, I had something of a fascination with STEM pursuits. I always loved solving little puzzles about how things worked, was captivated by learning about the world, and felt a kinship with the intellectual community around me.
Tanya Paull, professor in molecular genetics and microbiology at Texas at Austin, and Sergei Mirkin, professor and biology chair at Tufts, will deliver keynote addresses.
The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, which will be offered beginning fall semester 2017, emphasizes how fields of science and mathematics can be applied to neuroscience.