Neuroscience
These basic brain cells send electrical signals and form the building blocks of the nervous system!
What are neurons?
Known for her high ponytail and signature giant hair bows, this energetic dancer first rose to fame on Dance Moms before becoming a YouTube and pop sensation.
Who is JoJo Siwa?
This hand sign, made by raising your index and little finger, symbolizes the Roadrunner’s beak and shows UTSA spirit.
What is “Birds Up”?
He’s a friendly, animated clownfish whose father embarks on a big ocean adventure to find him.
Who is Nemo?
This lobe at the back of your brain handles vision and helps you see the world!
What is the occipital lobe?
In 2023, Taylor Swift made headlines by dating this Kansas City Chiefs football star.
Who is Travis Kelce?
UTSA is recognized by these two vibrant colors, seen on everything from T-shirts to stadium banners.
What are orange and blue?
Jedi knights, space battles, and the eternal struggle between Light and Dark—all set in a galaxy far, far away.
What is Star Wars?
Found deep in the temporal lobe, what brain area is key for making new long-term memories!
What is the hippocampus?
This Kardashian sister famously launched the shapewear and clothing brand SKIMS, quickly becoming a billionaire entrepreneur.
Who is Kim Kardashian?
Located on the main campus, this building not only offers library resources but also handles Fiscal Services transactions.
What is the John Peace Library?
A high school girl finds herself caught between a mysterious vampire and a loyal werewolf, sparking a global pop-culture phenomenon about choosing sides.
What is Twilight?
This section of the brain helps you stay balanced and coordinate your movements!
What is the cerebellum?
Who is Selena Gomez?
This UTSA professor serves as the Department Head of Neuroscience, guiding research and education in the field of brain science on campus.
Who is Doctor Hsieh?
Directed by Christopher Nolan, this 2023 historical drama dives into the life of the man who unleashed the atomic bomb.
What is Oppenheimer?
This part of your nervous system kicks in during ‘fight or flight’, causing your heart to race when you’re stressed or scared.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
First released on January 18, 2010, this Justin Bieber hit featuring Ludacris has been out for well over a decade.
What is “Baby”?
Each fall, UTSA throws this festival featuring carnival games, music, and plenty of Roadrunner pride—a highlight of the semester.
What is BestFest?
He moved from playing a lovesick vampire to Gotham’s moody vigilante, starring in the 2022 film The Batman.
Who is Robert Pattinson?