Neuroscience Club

The St. Olaf College Neuroscience Club is a student-run organization that provides an engaging, inclusive community for St. Olaf students and faculty to connect, enjoy fun activities, explore the fascinating complexities of the brain, and discover the diverse applications of the neuroscience field. During our meetings, we host exciting brain and STEM-related events, including hands-on activities and trivia, game, and movie nights. We also host educational seminars with St. Olaf professors, discuss recent scientific literature, and lead meaningful scientific community outreach projects like fundraising for neurodegenerative diseases and teaching local Northfield middle and high school students during global Brain Awareness Week. The Neuroscience Club also aims to foster a supportive environment that helps prepare its members for future professional careers, research opportunities, and graduate programs. Our club is welcome to individuals from all walks of life, and there is no requirement to major in or concentrate in Neuroscience or have any prior background in the field!

For more information please access this link to the Presence page.

2026-27 Officers

Tavhida Bakhtiyorzoda – President

Hello! My name is Tavhida, and I am a senior majoring in Biology on the pre-health track. I have taken several courses in the Neuroscience concentration, such as Biopsychology and Computational Neuroscience. I love learning about the brain, and I find the various opportunities and applications of neuroscience so fascinating. In my free time, I enjoy baking, biking, and spending time with my family and friends! I am serving as the President of the Neuroscience Club, and I am very excited to meet you all and have a great year ahead!

Anna Kuehl – Vice President

Hi!! I’m Anna, I’m from Woodbury, MN and I’m a senior Psychology major with a concentration in neuroscience! I always knew I loved psychology, but hadn’t known much about neuroscience. Junior year, I took Cognitive Psychology and became fascinated with the neuroscience world. In my free time, I’ve recently enjoyed doing puzzles with my friends, walking through the Natural Lands, and listening to music! I’m looking forward to meeting other people as well as learning more about all things Brain!

Barrett Williams – Treasurer

Hello! I’m Barrett Williams, I’m from Castle Rock, Colorado and I am a sophomore here at St. Olaf. I am majoring in psychology and Norwegian and concentrating in neuroscience. I love to read, hike, and spend time with the amazing women in my life! I have had a passion for neuroscience since I was little and my love for the topic was cemented through the fascinating learning and conditioning course I took my freshman year! I hope to bring my passion for neuroscience to the St. Olaf community as the treasurer of the neuroscience club!

Ava Torres – Public Relations Director

Hello! My name is Ava Torres, I’m from Cedar Falls, Iowa, and I am in my Junior year at St. Olaf. I am majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience and Public Health! The idea of participating in Neuroscience came to mind when I heard St. Olaf was creating a Neuroscience major, which made me dive deep into what I found fascinating. When I am not busy with schoolwork, I enjoy crafting, making music, watching movies, and going downtown Northfield with my friends! For this academic year, I will be serving as your public relations and social media outlet, and I am thrilled to see y’all at the club meetings!

Neural Nibbles is a weekly gathering hosted by the Neuro Club where students enjoy hot beverages, snacks, and informal conversations about neuroscience.

Wednesdays, 10:10-10:30am, in Regents Neural Nook (end floor lounge in front of RNS 207)

Neuroscience Club