Beta Beta Beta at the University of Washington

March 01, 2007

Tribeta Meeting: The Relationship between Christianity and Science in Historical Perspective: Galileo, Darwin, and the Scopes Monkey Trial
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Speaker: Dr. James Felak

Dr. James Felak will give a brief overview of science in the Middle Ages, followed by a discussion of three cases of conflict between Christianity and science in their historical contexts. Also, an attempt will be made to show that the relationship between Christianity and science is far more complex than is often assumed, and to challenge modern myths about this relationship.

Not only is this a very interesting topic, but its also our last meeting of Winter quarter, so don't miss it!

Also, don't forget about our Kaplan course Auction that ends THIS WEEK!

*Short Relay For Life Meeting will follow the Tribeta meeting

March 2, 2007 (Friday) *Free food, beer (for 21+) and networking!

Life Science Speed Networking Night
Location: Anderson 207 (Forestry Club room)
Time: 5:00-9:00pm

It is so important for scientists from different disciplines to get to know each other (Where would Watson be without Crick?). We hope to help with this fun and exciting social event.

Here is how it works: We will all sit at a very long table across from someone we have never met. When the bell rings you will all have 2-4 minutes to introduce yourselves, share our majors, interests and career goals and listen to theirs. When 2-4 minutes have passed a bell will ring again and everyone must move down the table one chair to meet someone new! This will continue until everyone there meets each other. Social mixer begins at 5pm. Speed networking begins at 5:30pm

We will then have a social mixer so you can reconnect with people you found interesting. There will be food and music, as well as free beer for UW students, faculty or staff (21+ with ID).

Don't miss this event!

Kaplan Course Auction *ENDS THIS WEEK*
Current highest bid is $1005.

Click here to bid on a Kaplan Course Certificate

Instructions:
Bidding starts on February 8 and ends on March 3
Minimum bid: $1000
Certificate is good for any Kaplan course (MCAT, GRE, LSAT)
Bids must increase by increments of at least $5
You do not have to be a Tribeta or Biology Club member to bid.

Kaplan Course Prices
MCAT Classroom course-     $1749
LSAT Classroom course    $1299
GRE Classroom course         $1149
DAT Classroom course          $1299
PCAT Classroom course       $1299

Committees Meeting Minutes
Couldn't make it to the committees meeting last Thursday? Click here to read the minutes to find out what we discussed. If you have any ideas or want to give your input, email tribeta@u.washington.edu!

Agenda:
1) Community service committee
2) Fundraising/Scholarship committee
       a.       Relay for Life
       b.      Kaplan Course Auction
       c.       Scholarship
       d.      Biology alumni night
       e.       Ideas?

February 22, 2007

Information Session for Bio Undergrads: Scholarships, Research, Leadership
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Want to find out what scholarships, research, or leadership opportunities are available for Biology majors? Janet Germeraad (Biology Academic Counselor) will talk about what scholarships are available to Biology majors. Current undergraduates will share information about their research projects, and how they got involved with research. Tri-beta officers will also explain the different leadership opportunities available within the honor society and the biology club.

Relay For Life

Event Details:
Date: May 12-13, 2007 (Sat-Sun)
Location: Husky Stadium
Team Name: Beta's Fighting Cancer

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. At the event, we celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back. During the event, teams of people will gather at Husky Stadium and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Click here to:
1) Find out more about Relay for Life
2) Join Tribeta/Bio Club's Relay for Life Team
3) Make a donation to the "Beta's Fighting Cancer" team

Bio Apparel

Bio Apparel Day is every first Wednesday of the month! You can always buy apparel in HCK 318. T-shirts ($15) come in a variety of colors and designs, sweatshirts ($35) come in forest green, red, purple, and black with the classic or moth design. Check out the apparel page

February 8, 2007

Kaplan Workshop *FREE PIZZA*
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Graduate School Admission Workshop. Find out what you need to know about admissions to grad/professional school. Tips on making you a strong applicant, what admissions committees look for, what not to do etc. It's never to early to start preparing, plus there's FREE PIZZA!

There will also be a brief Community Service and Fundraising meeting immediately following the Tribeta meeting.

February 8, 2007

First Community Service and Fundraising Committee Meeting
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 5:30pm

This will be our first committees meeting (right after the Tribeta meeting.) Many of you were interested in community service, fundraising, and leadership on your membership applications, so we created new committees where you can become involved in Tribeta and Bio Club. This meeting will be to brainstorm activities for this quarter, talking about relay for life, and recruiting others to join the committees. We really need your ideas, input, and participation to make these committees successful so get involved!

February 3, 2007 (Sat)

Pacific Science Center and IMAX

Event Cancelled

Stardust and Bio Networking Night Photos

Photos from the Stardust meeting and Bio Networking Night are now posted. Click here to view them.

February 1, 2007

Biology Movie Night
Location: Physics Astronomy A102
Time: 5:30-7:00pm

How are clones created? What is the difference between therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning? Explore the biology and ethics behind cloning. Biology Movie Night will be moderated by Professor Billie Swalla who does research on cloning that is featured in this episode of “The Eyes of Nye.”

January 25, 2007

Biology Networking Night
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Participants will get a chance to meet people from a variety of fields, all with one thing in common, a degree from UW Biology. (or Botany or Zoology from pre-merger years) A small panel of alumni professionals will share their career building experiences since graduation. Leading by example, they teach students ways to reach specific career goals, describing what worked and what didn't work along the way. Students will get insight into jobs that they had never even considered pursuing before.

Panelists:
Bob Everitt ’75 - Regional Director, WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife
Dan Halos ’04 - Financial Consultant
Michele Fleck ’03 - Research Tech II
Kelly Kirkland ’00 - Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Charmaine Honarkhah ’00 - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.

Fore more info or to sign up, click here or visit http://staff.washington.edu/bluefish/biology/net/net.html

Active and Distinguished Members
The list of active and distinguished members has now been posted. Click here or on the "Active Members" link to view the complete list. To qualify for active membership, you must attend at least 1 meeting. To qualify for distinguished membership, you must attend at least 2 meetings.

January 18, 2007 (Thurs)

Stardust event with Dr. Brownlee
Location: Hitchcock 320
Time: 4.30pm

Stardust was a space mission that flew close to a comet, and for the first time ever, brought comet tail material back to Earth for analysis. Come hear what they found!

Tribeta and Bio Club Membership dues

Starting from Winter quarter 2007, dues are as follows:
Biology Club member: Free
Associate Tribeta member: $40
Full Tribeta member: $50

January 11, 2007

Games Night at the HUB
Location: HUB Games Arena (Basement)
Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm

Come join the officers for a night of bowling and pool. Get to know the officers, give us your input and feedback, and have some fun! This event is open to everyone so bring your friends.

Get involved - Community Service and Fundraising Committees!

Become more involved with Tribeta and the Biology Club by joining our community service and fundraising committees! More information about these committees coming soon...

January 15, 2007

MLK Day of Service
Location: K-Wing courtyard of Hitchcock
Time: TBA
Notes: Bring clothes you won't mind getting dirty, gloves, tools, and lunch *snacks will be provided*

We will be removing invasive species to prepare for the process of renovating the K-wing of Hitchcock.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back everyone! Hope you had a wonderful holiday break, and that you're ready to begin a whole new year. Tribeta and the Biology Club are excited for all the meetings and events this quarter, so be sure to check them out!

Stardust and Bio Networking Night Photos

Photos from the Stardust meeting and Bio Networking Night are now posted. Click here to view them.

Tribeta and Bio Club Membership dues

Starting from Winter quarter 2007, dues are as follows:
Biology Club member: Free
Associate Tribeta member: $40
Full Tribeta member: $50

Join Tribeta or the Biology Club

Want to join Tribeta or the Biology Club? Click here for information on how to join.

Here's another great reason to join Tribeta. Tribeta members can now receive a $75 discount off any Kaplan course (MCAT, GRE, etc). To receive this discount, you must be a full Tribeta member.

*Remember, to qualify for the Kaplan discount or Tribeta scholarships, you must be a FULL member. If you were an associate member and would like to become a full member, you do not have to pay the entire full membership price - you only need to pay the difference between an associate member and full member