Education
PhD in Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Subjects
Neuroscience, Visual Processing, Neural Circuits, Thalamus and Cortex, Mathematics
Achievements
Completed undergraduate studies in 3 years without leaving the Dean's List (3.7 GPA, Magna Cum Laude); presented undergraduate research at multiple conferences and symposia; trained in the McNair Scholars Program; 3.9 GPA in graduate coursework; minor in mathematics
About
Connor is a second-year PhD student in the Physiology and Biophysics department at SUNY Buffalo, approaching his qualifying exam. He studies the synaptically dynamic nature of neural circuits connecting the thalamus, cortex, and extrathalamic inhibitory nuclei in visual sensory processing.
Discipline
Life Sciences & Health
Academic Achievements
Completed undergraduate studies in 3 years without leaving the Dean's List (3.7 GPA, Magna Cum Laude), presented undergraduate research at multiple conferences/symposia, trained in the McNair Scholars Program, currently maintaining 3.9 GPA in graduate coursework. Obtained minor in mathematics, highlighting multidisciplinary background.
Teaching & Mentoring Experience
1 year @1-2 hrs/week TA, 2 months STEM camp mentor, 1 year @3 hrs/week peer tutor
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