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Fostering Collaboration Between Neuroscience and Chemistry Departments at Concordia College

This article discusses the opportunities for synergy between the Neuroscience Program and Chemistry Department at Concordia College. It emphasizes the importance of intentional communication, leveraging existing resources, and fostering collaborative efforts in curriculum development and student engagement. The authors, D.J. Ulness and J.R. Mach, highlight strategies for strengthening interdisciplinary connections, including joint lectures, advising practices, and the promotion of neurochemistry. This initiative aims to enhance the educational experience for students in both fields and address neuroscience challenges through chemistry.

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Fostering Collaboration Between Neuroscience and Chemistry Departments at Concordia College

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  1. Fostering Synergy between Neuroscience Programs and Chemistry Departments Darin J. Ulness Department of Chemistry, Neuroscience Program Concordia College, Moorhead, MN D.J. Ulness and J.R. Mach, JUNE, Fall 2011, 10(1):A1-A8 D.J. Ulness and J.R. Mach, ASC Chem. Neurosci., 2010 1:259

  2. Points of view • My path • First time at FUN • On the other side www.lpl-consulting.com/html/pharma.html

  3. Chemistry and Neuroscience • 1.4% of FUN members list chemistry as home department • 2008 FUN workshop, 3 of 89 were chemists www.renalogic.com/home-hemodialysis/

  4. Chemistry and Neuroscience • 1.4% of FUN members list chemistry as home department • 2008 FUN workshop, 3 of 89 were chemists • American Chemical Society • ACS Chemical Neuroscience • Chemistry brought to bear on many problems in neuroscience pubs.acs.org/toc/acncdm/current

  5. Neuroscience at Concordia • Private liberal arts school in northwest Minnesota • 2700 students, strong science program, pre-med • Neuroscience minor approved in 2007 • Two chemistry, two psychology, one biology Faculty www.nichd.nih.gov/news/resources/ spotlight/111408-Neuroscience-Research.cfm

  6. Chemistry at Concordia • Seven FTE • ACS approved degree • Approximately 20 graduates per year, 2 ACS

  7. Synergy at Concordia Julie Mach Chair of Neuroscience Darin Ulness Chair of Chemistry

  8. Avenues for Synergy • Communication! • Be intentional about conversation • Understand history and constraints • Look for allies in all subfields • Have specific “products” e.g., problem set, guest lecture • The power of chemistry! • Neurochemistry track: use ACS infrastructure • Institutional mission • Can you contribute to the core curriculum • Atmosphere and student cohorts • Find ways to overlap chemistry and neuroscience cohorts: e.g., lecture series, journal group. • Advising • Concrete steps: e.g., freshman orientation, advisor guide

  9. Avenues for Synergy • Communication! • Be intentional about conversation • Understand history and constraints • Look for allies in all subfields • Have specific “products” e.g., problem set, guest lecture • The power of chemistry! • Neurochemistry track: use ACS infrastructure • Institutional mission • Can you contribute to the core curriculum • Atmosphere and student cohorts • Find ways to overlap chemistry and neuroscience cohorts: e.g., lecture series, journal group. • Advising • Concrete steps: e.g., freshman orientation, advisor guide

  10. Avenues for Synergy • Communication! • Be intentional about conversation • Understand history and constraints • Look for allies in all subfields • Have specific “products” e.g., problem set, guest lecture • The power of chemistry! • Neurochemistry track: use ACS infrastructure • Institutional mission • Can you contribute to the core curriculum • Atmosphere and student cohorts • Find ways to overlap chemistry and neuroscience cohorts: e.g., lecture series, journal group. • Advising • Concrete steps: e.g., freshman orientation, advisor guide

  11. Avenues for Synergy • Communication! • Be intentional about conversation • Understand history and constraints • Look for allies in all subfields • Have specific “products” e.g., problem set, guest lecture • The power of chemistry! • Neurochemistry track: use ACS infrastructure • Institutional mission • Can you contribute to the core curriculum • Atmosphere and student cohorts • Find ways to overlap chemistry and neuroscience cohorts: e.g., lecture series, journal group. • Advising • Concrete steps: e.g., freshman orientation, advisor guide

  12. Avenues for Synergy • Communication! • Be intentional about conversation • Understand history and constraints • Look for allies in all subfields • Have specific “products” e.g., problem set, guest lecture • The power of chemistry! • Neurochemistry track: use ACS infrastructure • Institutional mission • Can you contribute to the core curriculum • Atmosphere and student cohorts • Find ways to overlap chemistry and neuroscience cohorts: e.g., lecture series, journal group. • Advising • Concrete steps: e.g., freshman orientation, advisor guide

  13. Untapped Potential http://www.siumed.edu/~dwade/phys310/6ap.htm

  14. D.J. Ulness and J.R. Mach, JUNE, Fall 2011, 10(1):A1-A8 D.J. Ulness and J.R. Mach, ASC Chem. Neurosci., 2010 1:259

  15. Road blocks • Expertise -- faculty development • Motivation: Connect with course and/or students • Time and money www.idownloadblog.com/2010/11/24/ apple-puts-yet-another-roadblock-to-jailbreaks-and-unlocks/

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