After being asked to dissect a cat 's brain in her first college course , she changed majors and began studying physical sciences .
Cominsky attended Brandeis University , beginning in 1971 , where she originally majored in psychology .
After being asked to dissect a cat 's brain in Cominsky 's first college course , Cominsky changed majors and began studying physical sciences .
Cominsky attended Brandeis University , beginning in 1971 , where she originally majored in psychology .