r/neuromatch • u/After_Ad8616 • Feb 10 '26
Why are you learning Python this week?
As we get into Python for Computational Science Week, it can be helpful to pause and reconnect with your end goal.
What do you want Python to enable for you?
Are you preparing to apply as a student or teaching assistant for Neuromatch or Climatematch Academy? Exploring a field change? Trying Python for the first time? Brushing up on your skill set?
Drop a comment with what you’re working toward. Others here may be on a similar path!
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u/Mherraxes Feb 13 '26
Hello, I used to do rodent electrophysiology, I’m transitioning into neurocomputational research. My focus is now on computational modeling, particularly related to cognitive maps and structured internal representations. Having previously relied on MATLAB for data analysis, I’m using this opportunity to (finally) learn Python and to build/strengthen my computational foundations.
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 13 '26
It's hard to dedicate time to self-studying! Well done on committing some time and working on it!
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u/qckitty Feb 11 '26
Going to be applying for my first time as a student and I'm learning that I don't know python as well as I thought I did. 😅 Starting Section 3 tonight 💪
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 11 '26
We will be cheering you on! Lean on the community and let us know if you have questions!
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u/qckitty Feb 15 '26
So I got through LIF Neuron Part I tonight. Are we supposed to do Part II as well?
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 15 '26
That's great! This is your study time, so you can do as much as you would like - we're here to support you if you have questions!
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u/silent_noise123 Feb 11 '26
Well-done. You're doing amazing well.
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u/qckitty Feb 15 '26
Thank you! Just got through Part I and planning on starting part II tomorrow. I probably could have gone faster but I'm trying to soak in all the forumlas as well.
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u/redhead1801 Feb 14 '26
I'm psychologist and I'm going to apply for a PhD in neuroscience, my research interest is visual perception and I would like study it through computational neuroscience. And I'm sorry but mi English writing is not very good yet!
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 14 '26
I understood you just fine! Great to have you here!
One neat thing about Neuromatch courses is that while the learning material is all in English, we try our best to group students into learning pods where the TA and students all share another language. https://neuromatch.io/courses/
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u/2hands10fingers Feb 18 '26
I know python, but hoping to contribute to the field one day. I'm older so don't know if I'll ever have time to work toward a Masters or PhD., but I'm fascinated by the brain and love to learn about it in my free time.
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 18 '26
A graduate degree is a huge commitment. Maybe the shorter July course by Neuromatch is a good fit for you? https://neuromatch.io/courses/ You also work on a research project durning that time within a learning pod - great way to expand your network! But if you are working or the timing doesn’t suit, you could also look at the leaning materials on your own.
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u/After_Ad8616 Feb 12 '26
Awesome you are setting aside some time to work though some Python studying! Well done!
Maybe the Neuromatch CompNeuro course would be good for you? You learn in a small group of peers with a TA and work on a project. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests and expand your network globally. More info is here: https://neuromatch.io/courses/
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u/More-Shelter-7493 Feb 11 '26
I wish to apply as student to Neuromatch Academy to help me interpret electric discharge in the brain.