Are you an SfN member looking to be part of growing a dedicated and engaged community that facilitates networking opportunities, professional development, collaboration, and discussion of the latest scientific research? Consider applying to become a Neuronline Community Leader.

Goal-directed behaviors are widespread among animals and underlie a variety of complex actions including food intake, social behavior, and even pathological conditions such as gambling and drug addiction. In order to select appropriate behavioral actions, the brain must evaluate reward-related sensory and contextual information while simultaneously considering internal motivational and emotional factors.

What is the Neuronline community and why has SfN launched the Neuronline Community Leaders program? Neuronline is SfN’s members-only online community for learning and discussion, where SfN members at all stages can network, seek career advice, and discuss the latest science research and current events in the field. Neuronline Community Leaders will be key players in sparking and guiding different conversations in the community by sharing their knowledge, expertise, and insights with others in the field of neuroscience.

When talking to nonscientists, do you ever wonder if you’re overwhelming them with too much information, or just not quite answering their question?

Many factors can contribute to your success as a postdoc. These three neuroscientists highlight what most positively impacted their postdoc experiences and long-term success.

Sense of balance is an essential element in our relationship to the external world.

A key goal of any training program is to prepare people for their future careers.

Whether you are considering career paths for your first job or a different path for your third role, it is important to figure out your needs and have a strategy for accomplishing your goals.

The amygdala, a group of nuclei in the medial temporal lobe, is a key brain structure for fear and anxiety.

Preparing trainees for a variety of career trajectories can help faculty, program directors, and chairs support them through evolving challenges and needs.