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Calling All Community Leaders! Join SfN in our re-introduction of the Community Leaders program. Community Leaders (CL’s) are members who spearhead the Neuronline Community by creating insightful posts on professional development and scientific advancement, as well as advising SfN staff on what may be interesting programming for members. Qualifications Be an active SfN member Able to commit for one (1) year Interest in leading discussion for the neuroscience community Program Requirements Participate in a monthly Community Leader check-in Interact with fellow Neuronline Community users Recap at least two SfN webinars throughout the year Author or be interviewed for an article on Neuronline Develop discussion and coverage of various topics, scientific or non-scientific Contribute one (1) post per month to the Neuronline Community discussion APPLY NOW Frequently Asked Questions for the Neuronline Community Leaders Program How long does the Neuronline Community Leaders program participation last? Community Leaders serve for one year upon selection. The application period opens this year in early September and will close on September 26. Invitations to those selected will be sent in October 2022. A virtual welcome event (Zoom meeting) will take place after acceptance and conclude their service a year from that day. SfN reserves the final right to select Neuronline Community Leader at its sole discretion. What are the benefits of being a Neuronline Community Leader? Lead conversations about scientific and professional development issues that matter to you Showcase your writing and thought leadership Be part of SfN’s volunteer community, helping to shape the future of the Society Help shape the direction of the Neuronline Community, making it the most useful resource possible for the field Join exclusive meetings and events to network with your fellow Community Leaders Access to a private online forum for Neuronline Community Leaders What are the requirements for maintaining the role as a Neuronline Community Leader? Neuronline Community Leaders should plan on regular participation throughout the year (October 2022-September 2023). We understand that schedules vary and there may be times people can be more or less engaged. In general Community Leaders will be: Contributing 1-2 posts per month, starting or responding to discussion topics Welcoming new users to the Neuronline community Participate in one or more of the following community activities, selecting a special project to lead through the year, such as: Host an open thread Facilitate a journal club discussion Author a blog Manage a community group Recap an SfN webinar Develop your own unique idea! Interacting with and supporting fellow Neuronline community users Attending and contributing to monthly Neuronline Community Leaders live chats and calls Helping to promote and participate in SfN online events, such as live chats in the Neuronline community Working with SfN staff on ways to continue growing the Neuronline Community and its usefulness as a resource to SfN members Writing or being interviewed for a piece of written content for the resource side of Neuronline While there is flexibility in participation, SfN reserves the right to remove Neuronline Community Leader status for an individual. Reasons may be but are not limited to: Not being active in the program for an extended period Identifying oneself as an SfN representative Attacking or negatively inflaming online conversations or otherwise making disparaging comments, including not following Neuronline community guidelines Behavior that goes against the Community Guidelines

Lead Us Not Into Error: Practical Advice From Statistical Reviewers Statistical analyses can reveal important patterns in neuroscience data but can also lead us into error. Watch this webinar and gain practical advice from experienced statistical reviewers on issues like covariate selection, sample-size planning, and p-value interpretation. How to Submit an Impactful Abstract for Neuroscience 2022 Webinar The abstract submission period may be over, but watch this webinar to learn more about the abstract review process and how you can submit the most impactful abstract for next year’s annual meeting. Then, read the extended Q&A on the Neuronline Community forum. Advice to Underrepresented Trainees on Building Better Mentor/Mentee Relationships Andrea Morgan explains why underrepresented trainees may face unique barriers when forming mentor-mentee relationships, and steps that they can take to build better relationships with their mentors in this Neuronline article. The Benefits of Creating Art While Working in Science Peter Dallos is the John Evans Professor of Neuroscience Emeritus in the department of neurobiology at Northwestern University, but he is also an artist. In this article, he suggests there are remarkable similarities between the artistic and scientific methods.

Extended Q&A: Exercise in Brain Health and Disease This resource has been adapted from the webinar, Exercise in Brain Health and Disease, which took place on April 28, 2022. In the full recording on Neuronline, Henriette van Praag, Áine Kelly, David Jiménez-Pavón, and Swathi Gujral discussed different mechanisms by which exercise positively influences brain health and function across the lifespan, from modulation of inflammation to regulation of adult neurogenesis. URL: https://community.sfn.org/index.php?/topic/5207-extended-qa-exercise-in-brain-health-and-disease/ How to Advocate for Mental Health Research In this panel, NMH Director Joshua Gordon, Maria Oquendo, Pat Kobor, Patricia Conrod, and Lori McMahon address current foundational research on mental health issues, advocacy efforts to increase public awareness and funding, and how the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the importance of addressing mental health across all ages. URL: https://neuronline.sfn.org/advocacy/how-to-advocate-for-mental-health-research How Models Clarify Our Understanding of the Brain Stephen Grossberg illustrates the importance of neural models by taking a close look at the stability-plasticity dilemma, and how neural models can help answer questions such as, how do we learn things quickly but remember them for a long time, or why does a fast-learning rate not force a fast-forgetting rate? URL: https://neuronline.sfn.org/scientific-research/how-models-clarify-our-understanding-of-the-brain How Science Communication Can Improve Your Career Effective science communication refers to the ability to discuss science in terms that your audience will understand. Read how scientists can communicate inwardly to colleagues, or outwardly with important stakeholders such as the public, government, industry, educators, or even scientists outside of one’s field. URL: https://neuronline.sfn.org/outreach/how-science-communication-can-improve-your-career

Interested in what happened this month on Neuronline? Find the latest advice, discussions, and resources published in April 2022 below. Teaching Neuroscience: Reviving Neuroanatomy Students often find neuroanatomy a daunting exercise of rote memorization in a dead language. Watch this workshop to learn how to make neuroanatomy a more approachable topic and exciting area of focus for students. Genetic Forms of Dementia in a Unique Clinical Setting — The Story of Colombia In this on-demand webinar as a part of the Meet the Experts collection, Kenneth Kosik discusses international research that meshes clinical experience with molecular biology and neurogenetics. This work focuses on the largest kindred of familial Alzheimer’s disease in the world, located in Columbia, and is the basis of a trial for a prevent drug administered before the onset of dementia symptoms. Expanding Diversity in Biomedical Sciences at Historically Black Colleges Melissa Harrington of Delaware State University, a Historically Black institution, has a keen appreciation of the potential for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance diversity in biomedical sciences. Read and watch as Harrington and Christine Charvet explain the challenges of and potential solutions for enhancing diversity in STEM fields and hear from two students benefiting from DSU’s efforts. Be Prepared to Defend Against Animal Rights Oppositional Efforts Read this recap article of the webinar SfN hosted, How to Prepare for, Defend Against, and Recover from Animal Rights Oppositional Efforts, featuring Katalin Gothard, Eric Nestler, Sharon Juliano, and Matthew Bailey. Due to the sensitivity of the topic, the webinar was not recorded.

Hello everyone, The recordings from the live course at the Instituto de Fisiología Celular (IFC) at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México (UNAM) are available. Click here to watch.