Six students awarded Beta Beta Beta scholarships

Six biology students were awarded the national biology honor society Beta Beta Beta Research Foundation research scholarships.  Students submitted a proposal for their senior research project outlining the objectives of the research and a budget.  The students and their research advisors are Kristen Thelen (Dr. Debra Martin), Amy Spitzmueller (Dr. Ray Faber), Bethany Schmidt (Dr. Randy Krainock), Anna Smaron (Dr. Martin), Elizabeth Arnold (Dr. Krainock) and Alberta Gittens (Dr. Krainock). The average award was $455.

Tribeta inductions announced

On Nov. 12, the induction of new members into the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biology honor society, was held. The new members are Mary Barthell, Nick Beaudoin, Daniel Billiar, Aleah Bingham, James Boggia, Jacquelyn Bongard, Janae Fry, Anthony Garoutte, Kristen Gustafson, Taylor Hanson, Kelsey Haugh, Sadie Lange, Brandon Larsen, Katie Leisen, Robert Marx, Katie Miller, Mary Moats, Collin Nienhaus, James Stewart, Madelyn Stiehl, Katherine Stolz, Jenna Trio, Ana Valenzuela, Nicholas Wojtynek, Michael Wolter and Amy Zawacki.  Dr. Richard Kowles gave the keynote address, “Historical Aspects of Research at Saint Mary’s University.”