Description
To facilitate an appreciation and understanding of biology and related fields.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
29 |
| ISU Members |
2 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Registered students and faculty who enjoy biology and the life sciences. |
| Allowed Officers |
Registered students in good academic standing. |
| Membership Qualifications |
Registered students who have a minimum GPA of 2.00 and are in good academic standing enrolled for at least half time (6 credits undergraduate, 4 credits graduate). |
| Membership Restrictions |
Faculty, staff, and student partners may not vote for or hold an officer position. |
| Elections/Selection |
Elections are held during the second-to-last meeting of the Fall semester. The Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary positions are elected, whereas other positions are appointed. The Vice President assumes the presidency in the second year. |
| Meetings |
Meetings are every other week beginning the second week of the semester. Meetings are typically held in Bessey 2226 on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. Posters with meeting and speaker info are posted in Bessey and other science buildings. Meeting information will also be available on the Biological Sciences Club Instagram page regarding that week's meeting or special event. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Regular meetings typically involve a presentation by an invited guest regarding a biologically significant topic. Faculty, Staff and graduate students are common speakers. Professionals in a wide variety of biological science disciplines are also invited to speak. |
Description of Special Events
| Field trips, social events and other activities as determined by the Administrative Council. |