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BrainWaves: The Neuroscience Graduate Program Newsletter
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    BrainWaves

    McMaster's Neuroscience Graduate Program Student Newsletter

Latest Articles

Take a look at our newest articles from our May 2026 issue.

Graduate Research Day 2026

A few photos from Graduate Research Day! Always nice to spend the day hearing about the incredible research happening across the program, catching up with people, and celebrating everyone’s hard work.

Perspective on my PhD Defence

The start of preparing for a successful defence requires reflection, acceptance, and belief that you have made it this far because you can and will show that you are the expert.

Neuroscience is Interdisciplinary – But What Does That Really Mean?

If you’ve been involved in neuroscience research for even a few months, you’ve probably heard: “Neuroscience is interdisciplinary” countless times. It’s a phrase that pops up on program websites, in research papers, and during faculty talks. But what does it really mean? And how does it affect us as graduate students navigating the field?

Learning to Sit With Rejection in Graduate School

Rejection is one of the least discussed but arguably one of the most defining experiences of graduate school (and academia in general). Rejection in graduate school is not a sign that you don’t belong or are “not good enough,” it is quite literally part of the experience.

Dealing with Statistics in Grad School

There are too many resources on statistics to know which to trust and to tell which has what you need, so I did what we all do when we’re in trouble and asked Sandra Murphy for her advice. 

The Public Brain Podcast

The Public Brain is your go-to podcast for exploring how the latest brain science impacts our everyday lives. From memory and emotions to decision-making and technology’s influence, we break down complex neuroscience into clear, engaging conversations. Formerly Covid on the Brain, we’ve rebranded to cover broader questions about the brain and its role in shaping who we are.