Societies and Clubs Botany Department - Facilities Guide Societies and Clubs Hawaiian Botanical Society BotSoc promotes understanding of plant life in the Hawaiian Islands. Particular concern is given to the preservation of native plants and ecological systems in Hawaii.
Graduate students are welcome and encouraged to get involved.
The Botany Department has a graduate student representative to this organization that lobbies for the rights of graduate students. GSO also has funds available for travel awards. This is a private, nonprofit professional society which promotes scientific knowledge, particularly related to Hawaii and the Pacific area. Founded in 19225, the Academy is affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The Academy hosts the annual Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair.