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Biology Honorary Inducts New Members

Eighteen students were inducted as new members of Beta Beta Beta, the biology honor society, on February 22, 2013.

New members in the photograph above are, from left, front row: Paige Studlack ’13; Lia Pizzicato ’14; Morgan Jackson ’14; Kelly Nolan ’14; and Ryan John Fiztpatrick ’14; Back row, Cailyn Welsh ’14; Ethan Self ’14; Christopher Kellogg ’14; Lara Clemens ’14; Lydia Horne ’13; Brett Ford ’14; and  Zach French ‘14. Also inducted, but unable to attend the ceremony, were Ariel Beccia '14, Matt Desroisers '14, Margaret Harrington '14, Kimberly Lepine '14, Kelsey Leder '14 and Linsey Wratten '14.

The St. Lawrence University chapter of Beta Beta Beta was established in 1942. Beta Beta Beta formally defines itself as "an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences." The national organization publishes a journal, BIOS, to recognize outstanding individual and chapter accomplishment. Biannual national and annual district convention offer students and faculty from all over the country a chance to meet, attend and contribute research presentations, and go on special field trips. The St. Lawrence chapter, in keeping with the apprentice-biologist nature of the society has sponsored an annual outstanding senior award, supports the department with various types of service and host fall and spring departmental picnics.

More: The Beta Beta Beta Web site

Posted: March 1, 2013