About Chapters

Black In Neuro Chapters is a BIN initiative committed to building local communities and fostering networks for individuals who identify as ‘Black In Neuro’ at all career levels. By providing resources, showcasing the diverse fields within neuroscience, and nurturing meaningful connections, Chapters bridges collective gaps in the Black neuroscience community across institutions, industries, and beyond.

Joining a Black In Neuro Chapter offers...

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  • Access to Exclusive Resources and Events: Take advantaged of member only events, workshops, and resources to get connected within your regional scientific networks
    Platform for Advocacy: Help aid in BIN’s greater mission to diversify the neurosciences and support pathways for neuro-professionals

  • Neuroscience-focused programming and attendance at BIN-affiliated programming.

  • Strong networking and mentorship: Connect with a local community of neuroscience professionals, researchers, and students across career levels.

  • Networking opportunities and interactions between Chapter members and established neuroscience professionals.

  • Leadership and Skill Development: Strengthen your professional skillset through organizing events and community outreach.

  • Encouragement of growth and continuation of neuroscience-related careers through the exchange of knowledge and through active collaboration between Chapter members and Neuroscience professionals.

Current Chapters

BIN Manhattan

This chapter is located in New York, and is made up of the following institutions: Columbia University, New York University, Icahn Institute, City College of New York, and Rutgers University

Email: manhattan@blackinneuro.com

Twitter: @BINManhattan

Bluesky: @binmanhattan.bsky.social

BIN DMV

This chapter is centrally located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and serves communities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). It is made up of the following institutions: Howard, Hampton, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, George Washington University, University of Virginia and University of Maryland

Email: dmv@blackinneuro.com

Bluesky: @bindmv.bsky.social

How can you begin a BIN Chapter in your region?

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  1. Become a Black In Neuro Member

    1. https://blackinneuro.com/become-a-member

  2. Complete Chapters Interest Form

    1. https://forms.gle/wv5Yjm7LMyc4YCx39

  3. Reach out our Chapter’s Manager, Emmanuella Bassey, via chapters@blackinneuro.com for further inquiries on starting a chapter.