Biology Student Organizations
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General information
There are a number of on-campus organizations (clubs) that students can join and become active in to enhance their science learning and out-reach. The various organizations have events scheduled throughout the school year for your indulgence. There are also a number of organizations that you may be interested in even though they are not currently represented at UNC.
Biology student organizations at UNC
Several biology organizations are active on campus. The UNC Biology Student Organizations (BSO) website can link you with all of them, or you can select the one that you are interested in below.
- Beta Beta Beta, Phi Omicron Chapter: Established in 2004, Phi Omicron is part of the TriBeta National Biology Honors Society. Membership required a GPA of 3.0, and completion of first semester biology course work.
- PreHealth Professions Club: The mission is to help prepare and educate students about opportunities and careers in all health related professions.
- Biology Student Association: A general biology club open to all majors and minors. The club advisor is Dr. Lauryn Benedict. For more information on the club and how to join, contact Dr. Benedict at lauryn.benedict@unco.edu or 970-351-3364.
Other student science organizations
- The Society of the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
- The Minority Scientists Network
- The American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- The National Technical Association
