TriBeta Biological Society
TriBeta
is an honorary and professional society for students of the biological
sciences. Its activities are designed to stimulate interest, scholarly
attainment and investigation in the biological sciences. It is a national
society affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of
the Sciences. The Gamma Chapter at Western State College was founded in
1925 and is one of three hundred chapters in the nation.
The Tri-Beta Gamma Chapter at Western State College is hosting the 2007 Western District I Regional Convention. Convention registration forms and information are available on the 2007 convention webpage. For additional conference information contact Becky Sears.
The Latest Tri-Beta Newsletter (5MB Microsoft Word file)
Upcoming Meetings:
Chapter Functions and Activities:
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Speakers:
Presentations are given by visiting scholars, faculty, student researchers, and graduate and professional school representatives. -
College Service Projects:
Members participate in tree planting, highway cleanup, tutoring services... -
Field Trips:
Trips are taken to various sites in the Gunnison area. -
District and National Conventions:
Conventions provide an opportunity to present original research papers, interact with biologists from other colleges, and attend programs, talks, and field trips. -
Social Activities:
TriBeta sponsors social events such as: Pot luck dinners, cook-outs, hikes, and other social events. -
Other Benefits of Membership:
Opportunities include meeting people with similar interests, journal club discussions, peer group advising, book swaps, and receiving the TriBeta journal Bios. Activities vary from year to year based upon interests of members.
Tri-Beta Freshman Scholarship
Tri-Beta encourages undergraduate excellence in academic field. For this reason the Gama chapter offers a departmental scholarship to its current freshman members for academic excellence and outstanding involvement within the club.Faculty Advisors:
- Robin Bingham; Hurst 143B; 970 943-3355; rbingham@western.edu
- Becky Sears; Hurst 218; 970 943-2222; bsears@western.edu
Links To TriBeta Web Pages:
- TriBeta web page General information from the TriBeta Biological Society National Office. Includes notices of upcoming conventions, the Society's constitution, and journal information.
- Concordia College - Omega Nu Chapter
- Gannon University - Theta Omega Chapter
- Georgia Southern University - Tau Kappa Chapter
- Hardin-Simmons University - Delta Psi Chapter
- Ithaca College - Chi Xi Chapter
- Judson College - Kappa Sigma Chapter
- Kennesaw College - Tau Epsilon Chapter
- Mississippi University for Women - Upsilon Chapter
- Missouri Western State College - Psi Xi Chapter
- Northern Arizona University - Epsilon Eta Chapter
- Old Dominion University - Kappa Epsilon Chapter
- Roanoke College- Eta Eta Chapter
- Sam Houston State University - Delta Tau Chapter
- Southeast Missouri State University - Iota Sigma
- University of Delaware - Alpha Psi Chapter
- University of Texas at Austin - Kappa Upsilon Chapter
- University of Texas at Tyler - Kappa Xi Chapter
- University of Washington - Omicron Eta Chapter
- Winona State University - Gamma Delta
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the convention, please contact:
Robin Bingham or Becky Sears, faculty co-advisors.