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Virginia Tech to become the first in the nation to create a School of Neuroscience
Neuroscience goes beyond studying the functions, structures and diseases of the brain. Electrical engineers might benefit from understanding the brain’s circuitry. But the brain is also where empathy, decision-making, spirituality and creativity reside.
Our Home
The School of Neuroscience (SoN) is housed along the Drillfield located at Sandy Hall (built in 1923), one of Virginia Tech’s oldest buildings. After two years of renovations it's no longer a place of dry wall and worn-down ceiling tiles. Instead, Sandy Hall is now the School of Neuroscience home for students to come together, share ideas and to work on projects.
This space includes:
- Newly Renovated, 10,960-square-foot
- Students meeting space
- Open meeting space
- Classroom space
- Conference spaces (all capable of remote instruction)
- Administrative support, human resources
- Office space, 19 offices
- SoN leadership
- SoN Undergraduate Studies
- SoN graduate Studies
This building is one of the oldest on campus, sits on the historic Drill Field- the center of the university (large grassy area- surrounded by the historic building on the university). Also is the center of the University Campus.
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Neuroscience News
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Article ItemCollaboration advances practical neuroscience to make soldiers safer , article
The collaboration between neuroscience students and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets addresses impacts of military stressors on cognitive function and training.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemClass of 2025: Michael 'Mikey' Harrigan finds purpose through innovation , article
Harrigan came to Virginia Tech inspired to pursue a career that would help people struggling with medical issues, such as his grandfather's battle with dementia. Combining neuroscience with computer science has given him powerful tools to pursue that goal.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma , article
Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma — a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.
Date: Mar 17, 2025 -
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School of Neuroscience (MC 0719)
Sandy Hall
210 Drillfield Drive
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-9064
540-231-1475 (fax)