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The Biology Club will host a couple awards for its members through the Theta Lambda Chapter for Tri Beta Biological National Honors Society. Awards are granted every spring semester.
Awards
Biology Club Only Awards
The Academic Achievement Award is granted to the Biology Club member with the highest GPA. Members will submit their GPA's to the Historian for determination.
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The Key Award is granted to the Biology Club member who has outstanding achievement in the classroom, is an active participant in the Biology Department and has strong relationships with peers and faculty. Students must have the following criteria; have a cumulative and major GPA above 3.0 and be a sophomore or greater. Research experience is not required but recommended. The recipient of the award will be granted by faculty and will be given free full membership to Tri Beta, sponsored by the Biology Club.
Tri Beta and Biology Club Awards
Red Acorn Award
The Red Acorn Award will be presented to the Tri Beta or Biology Club member who dedicates the most time to philanthropy and community service events hosted by Biology Club. The winner will be selected by the secretary (executive board excluded).
Tri Beta Only Local Chapter Awards
More detail and how to apply for awards are located on Tri Beta member only site located in the Tri Beta Tab
Knight's Helmet Award
The Knight's Helmet Award is for the member with the most outstanding research. Research will be evaluated by research design, creativity and technique.
Skull Award
The Skull Award is given to the member the faculty sees is most deserving. Candidates will be chosen based off how active they are within the department, how attentive they are in the class room, relationships with peers and faculty as well as work ethic.
Golden Sash Award
The Golden Sash Award is presented to the senior member who actively sought to spread biological knowledge to the academic and public community.
Serpent Award
The Serpent Award is granted to the Tri Beta or Biology Club member with the highest cumulative GPA to date.
Golden Eagle Award
The Golden Eagle Award is presented to the most active member. (Executive Board excluded)