Professional Activities
To enrich the professional facet of our student body, the BCSO often organizes and participates in Academic & Professional Events such as the Pioneering Biological Discovery seminar series. We also volunteer for community projects such as the Galveston Beach Cleanup and Holiday Toy drive. A description of these events is documented under Academic and Community Welfare Activities below. .
Other Activities
To help endure the stress of Graduate School, we sometimes get together to party, relax and just have fun. Under Social Activities you will find student written testimonials of these events.
Pioneering Biological Discovery
Sponsored by the Sealy Center for Structural Biology
and the department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, this seminar series allows students to select and welcome investigators involved in
cutting edge science to our campus. Many visiting scientists admire the fact that students organize
and schedule the entire experience. This makes for a great environment for exposition of new ideas
and presentation of new science.
Galveston Beach Cleanup 2008
UTMB's bi-annual beach clean up was once again a "filthy" success! UTMB's strategic location on an island gives us special opportunities to spread environmental awareness by participating in community based programs such as the Adopt-A-Beach drive.
Galveston County Science and Engineering Fair 2008
A group of BCSO students volunteered to judge in the annual Galveston County Science and Engineering Fair. This is a high-school level science fair representing the students of Galveston county, and organized in part by TAMU.
Holiday Toy Drive 2007
Each winter the BCSO gives back to our community by raising funds for underprivileged children,
to provide them with presents during the holiday season. As our organization grows, so does our
ability to provide more children with a little more sparkle for the season.
Capitol Hill Day
A very special program that puts out graduate students in the thick of the top-level decision
making venues that affect all Biological Researchers. Our students visit with senators and other
decision makers with the intention of ensuring sound funding (NIH, usually) will continue. Biomedical
research enriches all of our lives and increased funding is a necessity.
Bowl For Kid's Sake
On April 12th, the BCSO participated in "Bowling for Kids Sake", a major annual fundraiser for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring program of Galveston County.
Our team raised over $330 dollars for Big Brothers, Big Sisters and had a fun time bowling and hanging out.
Halloween 2007
BCSO's Social planning committee made their debut this year with the Halloween Costume party at BMB program secretary Debora Botting's Ranch. Perfect weather, a medley of different cuisines and a life-size bon-fire made for a perfect time out with family and friends.
Summer BBQ 2007
BCSO had the annual BBQ cookout at Andy Chen's place in August this year. What better way to beat the summer heat than with BBQ and beer!
Game Night @ Main Event
BCSO's summer special for 2007 was the trip to Mainevent in Webster, Texas. This trip was attended by number of BMB students
and students from other departments as well which was a welcome surprise and not to mention a lot of fun.
Cirque du Soleil
On the 28th of April, the BCSO organized and sponsored a wonderful group outing to watch the Cirque du Soleil touring production called Corteo. Read on for Julie's account of the events.
Houston Rockets Basketball Game
The BCSO recently supported our students to go to Houston to watch a Houston Rockets basketball game. Check it out!
Indoor Rock Climbing
Recently, a few members tried their hands (and feet) and the sport of indoor rock climbing.
This challenging endeavor was well enjoyed by all in attendence.