AXON at Fisk University

Currently 100 members plus and counting, we are the first Neuroscience & Psychology club at Fisk University aimed to educate, empower and inspire members through exposure to neuro & psych-related concepts and opportunities.

To achieve this, we will bring together students & faculty across all majors and classifications who share an interest in neuroscience or psychology to foster community, collaboration, conversations, and opportunities. 

We will use neuroscience and psychology to give back to the Fisk community, by enriching the minds of students and faculty through education on how the brain affects our daily living.

Motto of our organization: Vita le mentis (Latin meaning “the life of the mind”) 

• Champion neurodiversity in the Fisk community especially concerning differing thought patterns and cultural backgrounds of members
• Serve as a pathway to explore neuroscience and psychology related careers by having seminars with experienced resource persons
• Provide a guide to applying for neuroscience-related internships & graduate-school programs
• Expose the Fisk community to mental wellness concepts and other topics which are not usually talked about including neurodegenerative disorders
• Invite neuroscience & psychology researchers to give talks to grant the Fisk community a window into the present advancements in the fields of neuroscience and psychology
• Recognize mental health awareness months and hold events/seminars/marches in that regard,
• Organize neuroscience hackathons to expose students to concepts in neuroscience
• Carry out community outreach initiatives to high schools, not-for-profit organizations, and psychiatric units
• Maintain a running document of information, hereafter known as the depository, for neuroscience and psychology-related opportunities