生物科学

The BSO is a student-led organization with the goal of organizing a diverse and interactive group of students with an interest in any area of the biological sciences. 我们提供社交活动, 志愿服务机会, and guest lectures of various backgrounds talk about their work. We do not have a GPA requirement and are open to students of all majors with interests in the biological sciences!

For more information, contact one of our faculty sponsors: Dr. 谢利Bardales or Dr. 苏珊·鲍尔斯.
 

The 医学预科生咨询 Board is a committee of faculty from Biology, 化学, and Psychology that helps guide premed majors through their crucial years at 可靠的网赌平台.  The Board maintains an open line of communication with medical schools in Louisiana and surrounding states to best advise our majors at 可靠的网赌平台.  It also writes letters of recommendation and helps students locate internships and service opportunities that will provide experiences that will help build a strong application upon graduation. 

Participating in undergraduate research doesn't just offer you the chance to discover new things and 问问题 no one has ever asked before, it also provides you the chance to:

• learn new skills and techniques that will be useful in your future career
• meet new people who share the same research interests as you
• travel to conferences to present your findings and learn what others have found
• add valuable content to your resumes and applications
• work with your favorite professors and give them reasons to write strong letters of recommendation
• earn credit toward your degree

如何参与:

You will be exposed to smaller research projects in most of your Biology courses at 可靠的网赌平台, but the best ways to get intensive, mentored research experience is either by enrolling in 杂志3990年 or by taking the Junior Seminar/Senior Project course sequence.  In all of these you will be paired with a faculty mentor, 制定研究计划, and then conduct your research while being guided and encouraged by a faculty member of your choice. 

What if my research costs money?

这不是问题!  The department has funds specifically set aside to support its student researchers.  获得研究经费, you will give a very short presentation of your research proposal and a committee will disperse the funds on a case-by-case basis.  If this sounds scary, just remember that your mentor will be with you every step of the way!  You can also apply for funds to pay for your travel to present at conferences!

New:  Starting the academic year of 2022 - 2023 you will also be able to apply for our Summer 本科研究 Experience (SURE) which provides you the opportunity to spend the summer focused on your own research and get paid summer employment to do so! 

How can I present or publish my research once i'm finished?

有很多方法!  You and your mentor can find a journals or conferences that specialize in your field or you can present at A学生日 或者在 橡树叶 就在校园里.  

To learn more about any of these opportunities, please feel free to email the chair of the department, Dr. 内特·萨蒙斯.

 

New internships opportunities are posted regularly as faculty become aware of current openings. 

Are you falling behind in one or your classes?  Or wanting to stay on top of all your exams, papers, and projects?  We strongly recommend taking advantage of the many ways you can receive help outside the classroom:

Take advantage of your 补充教练 (SI)
Several of the most challenging classes are assigned an SI to help the students through the most challenging content.  These are students who have previously taken the course, 做得特别好, and then are paid to sit through the course again and help  students when they need.  SI's typically have several review sessions each week and have set office hours you can drop by for even more help. 

去补习
We offer face to face as well as online tutoring free of cost.  时间表是链接的 在这里.  Schedule a time and watch your grades go up!

参观写作中心
Before that big (or little) paper is due, make sure to submit it to the 写作中心 审查.  They have trained consultants who will read over your work, 问问题, and provide you with amazing feedback that will get you trained to start using an editor.  Seeking help from an editor will be a practice that you will want to continue throughout your career as you submit manuscripts for publication, so please get in the practice now!  Plus, your grades will reflect your commitment to produce your best work!

Want to make some money and also build your resume?  Consider applying for one of the paid positions we offer our students.  Hours worked each week are flexible and you get to set your schedule!

学生工作者
Students who are hired in these positions do much of the day to day maintenance of the department.  This includes assisting Jamie Holmes in miscellaneous activities, maintaining clean lab and lecture spaces, caring for the live animal collection, 在温室里工作, or assisting with lab preparation. 

补充教练
These positions attend the lectures of the class they are assigned and then develop review activities for the students in that class.  T在这里 are typically two review session and a couple office hours each week w在这里 you will be assisting students that need extra help.

导师
导师s are hired based on the breadth and success of coursework they have completed.  We prefer to hire tutors who can help with a large range of classes and topics.  Each semester you will indicate when you are available and your schedule will be published for anyone who needs your help.