ThinkNeuro, LLCReviews of thinkneuro.org

I was an intern at Thinkneuro for summer of 2025, and I felt that the experience was fun. I didn't really enjoy the R Programming course, but this was just me but I had a good time working with my chosen group and associate. I feel that your experience really depends on the associate you are paired up with, because they can really make or break your experience. My associate and co-associate were great though. A thing I am not sure of though is the qualification of the published research. I felt that there should maybe be a way for more articles to be published rather than just one, especially with how big ThinkNeuro is. I would do it again.

I learned a lot within this program, including completely new knowledge on R Programming. I also was introduced to new opportunities by being a part of this internship. My associates were very helpful and my coworkers were all supportive, happy to be working here, and got things done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in research, neuroscience, or psychology! I was a part of the neurodevelopmental project and my coworkers and I decided to research the biological and developmental factors of ADHD. The process of choosing a topic for the project was very open and my associates made sure EVERYONE got a chance to share their input and have a say in what we would end up doing. I would 100% participate in this program again!! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new, likeminded peers, working within the field I am pursuing a career in, and being treated like a valuable member of the team.

Interning at ThinkNeuro was a great experience. It was my first step into research. During these weeks, I learned how to use RStudio and gained an understanding of bibliometrics. During those two weeks of training with RStudio, it was easy to understand, and they were also available to answer any questions that arose. The thing that I enjoyed the most about this experience was working with my group on our research poster. My research topic was neurodevelopmental disorders. Some things that I gained from the experience were how to do figures and research articles, and where the most credible sites Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again

This was a very great experience. For my first internship, this was a very helpful and great environment. I learned a lot about data and how to work as a team, and I would definitely do it again.

At ThinkNeuro, I was an summer intern when I joined initially, but then later applied and became an co-associate. The internship was really useful, as it provided me many essential skills, such as communication, collaboration, and time management. I learned so much from my fellow peers and associate, and I plan to put that knowledge to use in the future. I would definitely do it again, as it gave off a great impression at the start. The people there were friendly and understanding, and also answered all of your questions throughly. My fellow interns were also great to work with, and were engaging. Overall, it was a true pleasure working with the ThinkNeuro team this year!

I was part of the 2025 Bibliometrics Cohort, and participating in this internship has been a valuable experience overall. I was able to develop foundational R-Programming skills—especially in data handling - that I'm sure will prove to be useful as I continue with research. The exposure to research structures and academic expectations also gave me a good idea of how larger collaborative projects are typically run, further preparing me for future research positions. However, I feel it’s important to note that the quality of the research experience itself can vary significantly depending on your assigned research team. My team chose to explore the epigenetic factors that lead to the exacerbation of Huntington's Disease pathogenesis, and we struggled significantly due to a lack of experienced leadership and proper time management. I felt that my associates had limited experience in managing a research team - this was expected, as this internship is designed to be an introduction to research - but I think with more consistent support and clearer guidance, we would have been able to stay on track with our research goals. We missed opportunities for deeper exploration and collaboration, which I deeply regret. That said, I do believe the internship has potential to offer a beneficial introduction to research if efforts were to be allocated to developing more structure, or to associate training. I would be willing to give this experience another try should the above changes be implemented.

Helpful in career advancement and helped in learning.

I was an associate for the 2025 summer internship cohort, and while I enjoyed my time, I found the internship to be poorly planned. Weekly assignments sent to associates were often provided later than desired, which made it challenging for interns to plan effectively. Important documents, such as the syllabus, associate duties, and dates, also appeared to be prepared last-minute instead of at the beginning like most internship would provide. My project manager's lack of communication and limited presence during the internship further contributed to the lack of structure. While I appreciated the freedom to lead my team, the overall organization was not as thorough as I had hoped. Additionally, while I understand that this is an introductory research experience, the leniency with late assignments and intern inactivity didn't encourage accountability. By planning documents and dates ahead of time instead of working on them each week, associates could receive assignments at the beginning of their position, allowing for better preparation and time management. Going forward, it would be helpful if all documents and schedules were planned and written before the start of the internship, and if there were clearer expectations for intern deadlines to help build a more structured and accountable experience. That being said, I did enjoy leading my team and it was a pleasure to help them through this research experience. While there are some changes that should be taken into consideration, I would recommend this program for anyone looking to fill their summer with doing something meaningful and students who are interested in dipping their toes into research.