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Beta Beta Beta

TriBeta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University 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 students 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 and posters presented in the style of professional meetings. Awards are given for outstanding individual and chapter accomplishment.

The Local Chapter

The national constitution provides a framework for chapter activities, but each chapter is free to function in accordance with its own needs and school philosophy. A national officer visits each prospective chapter as part of the application process. Chapter programs typically include guest speakers, reports of research by members and departments faculty, field trips, maintenance of collections, community service and social gatherings. A faculty advisor provides continuity and experience to the student members.

The University of Tulsa proudly supports a TriBeta chapter, Pi Alpha, which has been a part of the Beta Beta Beta organization since April 4, 1979. This chapter competes every year in the Southcentral Regional Tri-Beta conventions. 

Apply for the TriBeta chapter at The University of Tulsa.

Title: Karen McMahon, Faculty Advisor, Instructor of Biological Science
Office: College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Address: Oliphant Hall 230
Phone: (918) 631-3129
E-mail: karen-mcmahon@utulsa.edu
National Web site: www.tri-beta.org
Local Organization: http://orgs.utulsa.edu/bbb

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