Biology Club

Kayla Baughman and Molly Trufant co-lead the ceremony

Upcoming Events

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• Biology Banquet

Faculty Advisors

• John Hopple, 160 Center for Natural Sciences
• Kirwin Providence, 156 Center for Natural Sciences

Committee Members

• Amy Fisher
• Isabel Preeshagul
• Ana Velez
• Abby Wilkes
• Rebekah Weck
• Elyse Honikel

Contact the Club: ICBiologyClub@yahoo.com

 

The Biology Club is open to all students. It provides an atmosphere for those who are interested in the biological sciences where they can:

• exchange ideas
• meet people
• work as a group
• make changes
• expand and encourage
• promote science

TriBeta

The Chi Xi chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) was installed at Ithaca College in 1992 and has more than 230 past and present members. Founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University, TriBeta has evolved to become a nationally recognized professional honor society whose purposes are to promote scholarship in the biological sciences, growth in biological knowledge and to encourage research.


Regular membership:  3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 3 semesters of Biology, with a least a B average in Biology classes.  Fee is $30 for a lifetime membership.

Associate membership: open to anyone. Fee is $20.  If you are currently an Associate, but have now met the requirements for Regular membership, an additional $10 will get you promoted to a Regular membership

Benefits of Being a Tri-Beta Member

• Receive a subscription to BIOS (a journal where members can publish their undergraduate work)
• Receive a cord to wear at graduation
• Can apply for research scholarships
• Can apply for awards based on research
• Be part of a national organization with students also interested in biology
• Attend a member installation banquet
• And of course, you can become a Tri-Beta officer!

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UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS:

Biology Banquet, May 1st, 6-8:30 pm, Klingenstein Lounge. The banquet is an opportunity for faculty to recognize seniors; however, all Biology/Biochemistry students and staff are encouraged to attend.  Please send your intent on attending by April 10 to Nancy Pierce (npierce@ithaca.edu).  Dinner details will be submitted in a later e-mail.

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Past Events:

Tri Beta induction ceremony, Friday, April 11, 8:00-9:00 am, Klingenstein Lounge. View the PowerPoint pictures here.

Biology Club Meeting: Thursday, February 7, 12:15-1:00 p.m., CNS 115.  Topics include: upcoming events--including round two of our annual plant sale, Relay for Life fundraising, and we'll also be talking about the possibility of a new and VERY exciting "field trip," that biology members can go on. Come to the meeting to find out where we might visit! As always, bring your ideas for possible events/fundraisers, and your ideas for this year's t-shirt design.