AXON: Advancing eXperiences and Opportunities in NGP
The Neuroscience Graduate Program's (NGP) programmatic efforts are championed by AXON (Advancing eXperiences and Opportunities in NGP), which is committed to improving the experiences of graduate students in NGP.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster a supportive, informed, and connected community by:
- Expanding awareness of the unique challenges, barriers, and experiences graduate students face throughout their training to promote an environment of belonging and support.
- Gathering and responding to student feedback by advocating for specific, actionable changes within NGP policies and practices that promote fair opportunities for success among all students and faculty.
- Engaging with the NGP community and beyond through newsletters, podcasts, and other mediums to share resources, promote communication, and strengthen public outreach through non-traditional means.
- Hosting workshops, seminars, and discussions that:
- Expand access to information and resources that support holistic well-being and career development.
- Encourage engagement with diverse perspectives and promote the integration of science with other disciplines, fostering scientific maturity and networking opportunities.
See photos, videos, and more from AXON at https://linktr.ee/emory.axon 
Committee Focus
The AXON Committee is a student-led programmatic group with both student and faculty members. The Committee's work is designed to integrate the principles of opportunity, accessibility, and support into the NGP curriculum, policies, and culture, aiming to promote an environment that will support the success and well-being of NGP students, faculty, staff, and affiliates throughout their development academically, professionally, and personally.
The Committee aims to balance programmatic initiatives (within the NGP) with campus-based advocacy (working with GDBBS, LGS, or Emory at large) to address systemic challenges in higher academia while promoting a supportive environment within the Neuroscience program.
If you're interested in joining or want more information, please email the committee at emoryaxoncommittee@gmail.com.
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Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
As a community, the NGP is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to pursue their academic pursuits. We encourage applications from all qualified students, including minority students, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.
The Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (GDBBS) enrolls and graduates a diverse assortment of students.
Up-to-date data about admissions and enrollment at the Laney Graduate School, GDBBS, and Neuroscience Program level can be found on the Degree Program Statistics Dashboard. A snapshot of the enrollment statistics for the Neuroscience Program are provided below.*
(* Demographic categories reflect students' self-reported status in Emory's student information systems. Race and ethnicity categories reflect IPEDS categories. For more information, see Explanatory Notes on the Dashboard linked above.)
Fostering Diversity
Annual Learning about Laney Visitation Day
The NGP actively participates in the Annual Learning about Laney Visitation Day organized by the Laney Graduate School. For this event, LGS invites promising, highly qualified, prospective doctoral scholars from diverse backgrounds and experiences to virtually explore 35+ programs offered at Emory University. This visit is designed to familiarize potential LGS scholars with our graduate programs, faculty, staff, and current scholars while providing insight into the life of a PhD scholar. During the visit, NGP faculty and students have the opportunity to meet and discuss various aspects of our graduate program with the participants. All participants receive an application fee waiver for doctoral programs in The Graduate School.
Graduate Fellowships
The Graduate School offers three types of highly competitive fellowships for biomedical science students: the George W Woodruff Fellowship, the Centennial Scholars Fellowship, the Women in Natural Sciences Fellowship and the Laney Graduate School Fellowship. These programs supplement the standard graduate fellowships offered to all students. The NGP has been very successful in competing for these awards to support the new students admitted in the program.
Accessibility
Emory provides all persons an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services afforded to others. The office of Department of Accessibility Services assists qualified students in obtaining a variety of services (i.e., alternative testing, notetaking, interpreting, advocacy, mobility/transportation, etc.) and ensures that all matters of equal access, reasonable accommodation, and compliance are properly addressed. Students and employees must register and request services from Disability Services at Emory University or Oxford College. Confidentiality is honored and maintained.
