October Meeting Recap: New Officers and Brain Bee Preparation

On October 6, 2026, the FHS Neuroscience Club gathered for its monthly meeting, led by Founder-President Myreen Ahsan. The session welcomed the club’s newly appointed officers and launched focused study for the Rice Brain Bee.

Welcoming our student officers

Myreen congratulated the students taking on leadership responsibilities and emphasized an inclusive approach that creates opportunities for members eager to contribute. The appointments were announced without a vote.

Director of Outreach: Daniel Blessan

Director of Research & Publications: Vikram Gupta

Secretary: Marcella Kavadias

Co-Secretary: Cole Organ

Historian: Molly Blount

Social Media Manager: Phoebe Pan

Brain Bee preparation begins

The meeting’s study session focused on BrainFacts Chapter 1, laying the groundwork for continued neuroscience learning and Brain Bee preparation. Myreen shared that she has contacted the Rice Brain Bee coordinator. The tentative workshop date is February 21, 2027, followed by the tentative competition date of February 28, 2027. These dates remain subject to confirmation by the organizer.

Building a record of participation and discovery

Officers were asked to send Myreen their headshots for the official club website. Members were also encouraged to share photos so the club can celebrate student participation and preserve a record of its activities.

Vikram Gupta will begin coordinating with members to develop a scientific blog and regular research publications, creating opportunities to explore neuroscience topics, strengthen scientific writing, and share student work.

Staying connected

A Discord space is planned to support club communication; access details will be shared when it is ready. Students were also reminded to order club T-shirts using the forms distributed by faculty sponsor Ms. Abigail Colbert.

The meeting marked another step toward the club’s broader mission: preparing students for competition while nurturing curiosity, leadership, collaboration, and a lasting contribution to neuroscience education.