BMBGSA

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Graduate Student Association

BMBGSA Mission

To provide an outstanding setting for the BMBGSA members to build a prolific career in the field of biochemical sciences. To establish a network for the graduate students with the academic and industrial professionals to broaden the understanding in diverse areas of biochemical sciences. To provide an opportunity for discussion of issues of concern for graduate students and offer leadership to direct action, when appropriate and necessary, to protect the graduate students' rights and responsibilities

Grad students hard at work . . .

Graduate Student Research Symposium

The Graduate Student Research Symposium is a yearly university-wide event hosted by the OSU Graduate Student Association. The Symposium has the specific goal of giving OSU graduate students a chance to present their scholarly work. Presentations are evaluated by a panel of judges from the University and professional communities. Awards for the finest presentation from each category are presented at a noon luncheon ceremony. Participating in the Research Symposium allows students to learn about what other students are doing and get ideas for future projects. Prizewinners have an excellent item to add to their resume. Check with your program coordinator to find out how participants are chosen in your area. It may be time for you to start a project. http://www.orgs.okstate.edu/bmbgsa/Symposium_filler.htm

Policy Documents

There are four major documents you should obtain and be familiar with as an OSU graduate student. The Graduate Student Handbook has a broad range of information concerning the departmental graduate program. The Graduate Catalog contains academic policies and specific information about all graduate programs and courses. It is available in the Graduate School to fully admitted students for free, or may be viewed on the World Wide Web at http://grad.okstate.edu/. The Student Handbook contains the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Behavior and other nonacademic policies. It is available in the Office of the Dean of Students. Finally, the OSU Dissertation and Thesis Guide contain the guidelines for preparation and submission of dissertations, thesis and other final projects. It appears in its entirety in the Graduate Catalog and can be viewed at: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/download/default.htm

General Meeting Information

BMB Graduate Student Association general meetings are the first and third Wednesday’s of each month at 12:30 in room 106 NRC, Entomology Wing. An email is sent out to remind everyone. Individual graduate students present a paper from assorted topics. Dues are $20.00 per semester to cover the cost of supplies and food for lunch.