The 2008 Northeastern-1 Regional Conference of Beta Beta Beta, the biology honor society, was hosted by Hartwick College's Alpha Omega chapter on Saturday, April 26.
The best and brightest biology students from throughout the area descended upon Johnstone Science Center for the day, which included a slate of oral and poster presentations. The full day display of biology scholarship was capped by dinner and an awards ceremony in Stack Lounge.
"The officers of the Hartwick Chapter of BBB should be commended for organizing such a wonderful conference.," said Associate Professor of Biology Mary Allen. "They worked hard to organize a conference schedule that was relaxed and encouraged dialogue amongst the participants. For those of us who teach and conduct research with undergraduates the conference affirmed our involvement and illustrated why we enjoy working with these students. Students presented results of original research, much of which was very high quality work."
Faculty members from Hartwick, Manhattanville College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Vermont judged posters and oral presentations throughout the day. First-place winners receive travel funds from the National BBB organization to attend the Biennial National BBB Conference, which will be held at Northern Kentucky University in May 2008.
Winners are as follows:
Frank G. Brooks Award for Excellence in Student Research for an Oral Presentation:
Honorable Mention: Meghan George '08, Hartwick College
Second Place: Joseph Hall '08, Hartwick College
First Place: Sarah Wallace '08, Hartwick College
John C. Johnson Award for Excellence in Student Research for a Poster Presentation, Poster Session A:
Honorable Mention: Ryan Quarles '08, Hartwick College
Third Place: Amanda Baratta, Manhattanville College
Second Place: Meghan Salt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
First Place: Lee Dorf, University of Vermont
John C. Johnson Award for Excellence in Student Research for a Poster Presentation, Poster Session B:
Honorable Mention: Laura Byrnes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Third Place: Michael Skrelja and Annalissa Vicencio, Manhattanville College
Second Place: Christopher J. Graves, University of Vermont
First Place: Alexis Andrus '08, Hartwick College
Beta Beta Beta is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 175,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 430 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Hartwick College is a private liberal arts and sciences college of 1,480 students, located in Oneonta, NY in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick's expansive curriculum emphasizes connecting the classroom to the world. Through personalized teaching, collaborative research, a unique January Term, a wide range of internships, and limitless study-abroad opportunities, Hartwick ensures that students are prepared for the world ahead. Strong financial aid and scholarship programs keep a Hartwick education affordable.
Contact: Christopher Lott
E-mail: lottc@hartwick.edu
Phone: 607-431-4030
