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Tribeta Kickoff Meeting October 4, 2011. Beta Beta Beta : “a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.”.
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Beta BetaBeta:“a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.”
Regular membership requirements:- undergraduate Biology Major- second year student- completed 3 biology courses (12 credits), one not an intro course- have a 3.0 gpa or better in biology coursesAssociate membership requirements:- open to anyone who does not meet regular requirements- gpa is not a requirement- upgrading is available when requirements met
2011-2012 Officers:President: Julia RomanchikVice President: Ashley MoyeSecretary: VanjaGvozderacTreasurer: Alishia SloanPublic Relations Chair: Brittany St. Jacques and Chloe BramleyEvent Coordinator: Julie PryorSponsor: Dr. Osgood
Upcoming Meetings:November 1st: meeting with guest speaker (MGB 101)December 6th: inductions ceremony
Undergraduate Research Program:Organized by Office of Academic Affairs and the Honors CollegeDesigned to promote, support and fund undergraduate involvement in the ODU’s active research communityOpen to all interested students in good academic standingGrants availablewww.odu.edu/ao/honors/urp
Undergraduate Research Program:3rd Annual ODU Undergraduate Research Symposium:- Conference February 11th- Proposals due December 2nd- Opportunity to present research in a public forum
Money!Spring 2012 Undergraduate Research Grants- $1,500- Juniors and Seniors- GPA requirement: 3.25 minimum- Application deadline: 11/4/112011-2012 Undergraduate Conference Travel Grants2011-2012 Essential Supplies/Equipment Grants- Honors College students- $300Provost’s Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award- $250 cash prize- Nominations due March 2nd