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Behavioral Neuroscience Program has raised $ 945 from 10 donors!
Behavioral Neuroscience Program
A day in the lab with Dr. Joshua Kaplan and undergraduate researchers

BNS offers a rich, experiential learning environment, teaching students to think integratively and creatively in the classroom, in the lab, and in life. With your support, we can help all of our students achieve their goals. Your generous gift today provides:


Scholarships and Research Awards:

BNS is proud to offer student scholarships. With your gift, we can support even more students and allow them to focus on their education.  

Morgan DeCaprio



“Thank you so much for your incredible contribution to the Behavioral Neuroscience Merit Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship will help me further my academic career in pursuit of a career in the medical field.” Morgan DeCaprio, BNS Scholarship Recipient 

 

 “Thank you for supporting not only me, but the BNS program as a whole, and therefore the next generation of students who are passionate about continuing to make new inquiries and discoveries in neuroscience research.” Ava Hillbrand, BNS Scholarship Recipient


Aj O'Shea in the lab

“I have the deepest gratitude for the scholarship I’ve received. [It} allowed me to engage with advanced techniques such as MALDI and behavioral testing. This research has enhanced my academic journey and deepened my passion and knowledge for neuroscience.” Aj O’Shea, recipient of the Goldman and Blackwell Summer Research Award 


Makayla Maylan


 “Thanks to the support of this award, I have gathered sufficient data to present at the Society for Neuroscience conference in November. I am very grateful for this opportunity and excited to share my findings.” Makayla Maylan, BNS Summer Research Award recipient.


 

Travel Support Funds: 

Education doesn’t end in the classroom, or the lab. BNS is committed to our students’ professional development. With your generous support, we helped 14 students attend the Society for Neuroscience Annual Conference in San Diego this year!


 


Your generous gift today will make tomorrow brighter for our students

Pledge your support now!



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Lunchtime Crunchtime!
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2 $500 Western Symphony Orchestra 70
3 $250 Ice Hockey 36
4 WWU Racing (Formula SAE) 33
5 Men's Ultimate 23
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2 $500 Ice Hockey 43
3 $250 Sailing Team 36
4 Men's Rowing 27
5 WWU Racing (Formula SAE) 16
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2 $500 Ice Hockey 31
3 $250 Men's Ultimate 27
4 Men's Rowing 19
5 Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) Food Pantry 14
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