neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 
ˌnyu̇r-
: a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially with their relation to behavior and learning
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Aghayeva is an international student from Azerbaijan, double majoring in neuroscience and political science, according to the American Association of University Professors.
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Aghayeva describes herself as a neuroscience researcher and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in neurobiology and behavior and political science, according to her LinkedIn account.
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Aghayeva is described in court documents as an undergrad student at Columbia's School of General Studies pursuing a degree in neuroscience and political science.
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The student, Ellie Aghayeva, 29, is a senior at Columbia studying neuroscience and political science.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Aghayeva describes herself as a neuroscience researcher and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in neurobiology and behavior and political science, according to her LinkedIn account.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Aghayeva is described in court documents as an undergrad student at Columbia's School of General Studies pursuing a degree in neuroscience and political science.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The student, Ellie Aghayeva, 29, is a senior at Columbia studying neuroscience and political science.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s
: a branch (as neurophysiology) of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially their relation to behavior and learning
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