Beta Beta Beta

About TriBeta

Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is 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. Since its founding in 1922, more than 175,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 430 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

TriBeta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University--the Alpha Chapter--by Dr. Frank G. Brooks and a group of his students. The idea of an honor and professional society for biology students spread rapidly and by 1925, the society was a national organization. Biennial national conventions of student and faculty members began in that year and in 1930 the society journal, BIOS, began publication of student research, articles of interest to biologists and society news. As the society grew, it was divided into regional and district groups, each of which holds a convention annually. At the heart of every district and national meeting are student research papers presented in the style of graduate meetings. Awards are given for outstanding individual and chapter accomplishment.

The Colorado School of Mines Chapter

The Omicron Nu chapter of TriBeta was established at the Colorado School of Mines on March 26, 2008. There were 8 charter members and their names can be found on the framed Charter.

This chapter is dedicated to providing students with opportunities for research, internships, and jobs in biomedical sciences as well as providing information about biological careers in the Colorado region.

Announcements

• Induction was February 3, 2009. The ceremony was a great success. Congratulations new inductees and thanks to the government for organizing everything.
• T-Shirts! Send Andi an email with size and number of shirts before the next meeting on Friday, Mar. 6th.
  

  

  Front
  

  

  Back

The money will be collected at the meeting following spring break. Cost is from $10-15 depending on the number of orders. Links to right show the Key emblem front design and the "Top Ten Phrases in Biology" on the back.

Upcoming Events

*NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 24th, Berthoud 241

• VIP Coors Tour - Feb. or Mar. tenatively
• NREL Tour - Feb. or Mar. tenatively

Documents

Download Bylaws and Constitution of TriBeta

Download Minutes for January 22, 2009

Download Minutes for February 20, 2008

Download Minutes for January 18, 2008

Government

Senior Level

• Andrea Griesinger, President -- agriesin@mines.edu
• Jessica Olstad, Vice President -- jolstad@mines.edu
• Laura Bucknam, Treasurer -- lbucknam@mines.edu
• Madison Shoemaker, Secretary -- mshoemak@mines.edu

Junior Level

• Emily Freeman
• Michelle Harris
• Luke Law

Faculty Advisors

• Dr. Cynthia Norrgran -- cnorrgran@hotmail.com
• Dr. Paul Ogg -- pdogg@mines.edu

Questions, Comments, or Problems with Site
Email Kyle Alfultis at kalfulti@mines.edu