Tri-Beta Honor Society
The Beta Beta Beta (Tri-beta) National Biological Honor Society is "dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research." You can read more about Tri-Beta by linking to the website at www.tri-beta.org.
The Simmons Chapter, named Nu Omicron, was installed on February 29, 2008. Jane Lopilato, Ph.D. was installed as the Tri-Beta Adviser. Twenty-eight Simmons students were inducted into the Society, distinguishing each as one who as achieved high scholarship in Biology. The requirements for membership are;
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
- Biology course GPA of 3.0 or above
- Minimum of three semesters of biology
- Demonstrated interest in the biological sciences
Members may publish in the Tri-Beta journal Bios; attend the annual Tri-Beta conference; and apply for undergraduate research funding.
Simmons' Nu Omicron chapter will be inducting new members in the Fall, 2008. The deadline for the application is Monday, September 29, 2008.
To apply, send a letter to Dr. Jane Lopilato and include the following:
- Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
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A copy of your transcript from AARC (see GPA requirements above)
- A paragraph describing work you've done related to biology that demonstrates your interest in biology (tutoring, research, internship, liaison, etc)
Questions? Contact Dr. Lopilato at jane.lopilato@simmons.edu or 617-521-2662.
To calculate your GPA: http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm
February 2008 Induction Ceremony
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