It is a national society affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences. The Gamma Chapter at Western State College was founded in 1925 and is one of three hundred chapters in the nation. Trips are taken to various sites in the Gunnison area. Conventions provide an opportunity to present original research papers, interact with biologists from other colleges, and attend programs, talks, and field trips. Opportunities include meeting people with similar interests, journal club discussions, peer group advising, book swaps, and receiving the TriBeta journal Bios.
Activities vary from year to year based upon interests of members.
TriBeta web page General information from the TriBeta Biological Society National Office. Includes notices of upcoming conventions, the Society's constitution, and journal information. TriBeta Western District 2 web page Includes a list of district chapters and contacts.