Society for Neuroscience

IAC

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International Affairs Committee

SfN's International Affairs Committee (IAC) works to enhance the value SfN provides to its international members as well as the role SfN plays in advancing the interests of the global neuroscience community. The IAC accomplishes these goals by supporting members’ professional development needs, coordinating international public outreach efforts, building partnerships with international neuroscience societies, and enhancing communication and engagement with members.

News / Announcements

2010 Teaching Tools Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya - The African Regional Committee (IBRO), US/Canada Regional Committee (IBRO), the Society for Neuroscience, and the National Academy of Sciences (USA) are inviting applications for the Third Teaching Tools School and Workshop to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, September 11 - 15, 2010 just following the Kenyan Annual Neuroscience Meeting. Deadline for application is July 15, 2010. Please visit IBRO's site for more information.

Current Committee Members

See a listing of the current committee members and their terms of service. If you are interested in serving on this committee, or have questions about committee service, please contact Melanie McGraw at mmcgraw@sfn.org.

Committee Charter

Read about the responsibilities of the committee in the committee charter.
The IAC is part of the Higher Education and Professional Development Cluster, as well as the Membership Development and Benefits Cluster. View clusters.

Committee Initiatives

The IAC currently supports a number of training and professional development programs for international members.

Committee Annual Reports

2009 Report (PDF)
2008 Report (PDF)
2007 Report (PDF)
2006 Report (PDF)

For more information about SfN and the IAC’s international programs and activities, visit SfN's international neuroscience Web site or contact globalaffairs@sfn.org.