Beta Beta Beta
National Biological Honor Society
University Of San Francisco
Omicron Alpha Chapter
About Tri-Beta
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Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society University Of San Francisco Omicron Alpha Chapter |
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About Tri-Beta |
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Beta Beta Beta is a society for students, dedicated to improving the
understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries
of human knowledge through scientific research. Tri-Beta was founded
in 1922 at Oklahoma City University by Dr. Frank G. Brooks and a group
of his students. Since its founding, more than 164,000 persons have
been accepted into life-time membership, and more than 406 chapters
have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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.
At USF, Tri-Beta also serves a support group for Biology students, since the study of Biology can be a challenging experience. If you are interested in joining, please contact our advisor, Dr. M.J. Niles. For more information, please consult a current officer or read membership information within the Tri-Beta Constitution. For questions regarding criteria for qualifications for membership, you can visit Dr. Mary Jane Niles in Harney 323, or call her at 422-2354.