At the University of Georgia we are pleased to have Dr. Robert Matthews, a professor of Entomology, as our faculty advisor and Ms. Mary Lue Walser from the Office of Academic Special Programs as our staff representative. Active Members are undergraduates who show great interest in the biological sciences and demonstate superior academic achievement. This is a life-time membership for the participant. Associate Members are undergraduates who are not eligible for active membership. Associates may upgrade to active membership when requirements are met.
Associates end their membership upon leaving school, unless upgraded to active status.
Graduate Members are active members who have completed their undergraduate course of study, graduate students currently in a biological science program, or faculty member on a campus where there is a local chapter. Honorary Members are elected by the local chapter for significant contributions to its program and by the national organization for outstanding service to the society or to biology. To qualify for full Active Membership, the applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and have completed 12 semester hours of biological science courses. Each member will receive a one-year subscription to BIOS , the national quarterly journal of Biology published by the National Beta Beta Beta Society. Active members are asked to attend all meetings, held regularly, and are required to perform 15 hours of community service per semester.