Psychology & Neuroscience
Have you ever wondered why people act the way they do, or how the brain makes it all possible?
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, using the scientific method to examine memory, emotional response, and more. Neuroscience explores the brain’s structure and function, which makes those thoughts and behaviors possible. In this track, you’ll discover what it’s like to study Psychology and/or Neuroscience at the college level. You’ll conduct real-time tests of psychological function, dissect a sheep brain, and explore the science of how people learn. Along the way, you’ll hear from UNC faculty and students about the curriculum, cutting-edge research, and wide range of career paths offered in this field.
Instructor: Rosa Li
Rosa Li is a teaching associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she primarily teaches undergraduate courses about child development; social media, technology use, and the adolescent brain; and decision-making. In her spare time, she volunteers as a tour guide at the Duke Lemur Center and works on improving her wheel pottery skills.
Instructor: Monica Gaudier-Diaz
Monica M. Gaudier-Diaz is a teaching assistant professor in the Psychology and Neuroscience Department at Carolina, where she teaches introductory and upper-level courses in neuroscience. In the classroom, she strives to integrate research and teaching by incorporating course-based undergraduate research experiences into her Neuroimmunology and Neuroendocrinology courses. Outside of the classroom, Monica serves as director of the Chancellor’s Science Scholars program and enjoys spending time with family and friends.