Student Organizations
Chemistry Club
Barry University’s faculty, staff,
and students are very active in outside activities as well. Established
in 1993 and chartered by the ACS (American Chemical Society) as
a Student Affiliate Chapter in 1994, the Chemistry Club (http://student.barry.edu/SO-CC/purpose.htm)
has won several ACS awards including Outstanding Chapter for the
last 10 years in a row.
Each year the Chemistry Club along with department
members visit local elementary schools to perform chemical magic
shows to both educate and entertain third graders. Club members
also participate in the Miami AIDS Walk, collect Christmas gifts
for pediatric AIDS children, collect relief items for victims of
hurricanes and earthquakes, hold periodic fundraising and host social
events that include scientific guest speakers.
The Club members also serve as peer tutors for
students in chemistry courses. Membership is open to any Barry student
interested in chemistry. Chemistry majors and minors are encouraged
to join the ACS as a student affiliate. Applications are available
from the Club’s faculty advisor, Dr. George Fisher (Wiegand
128A; (305) 899-3430; gfisher@mail.barry.edu)
or on-line at www.chemistry.org/education/student.
Gamma-Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society
This Honor Society recognizes students who have
outstanding academic achievement in chemistry courses at Barry.
Initiation ceremonies take place during the fall semester. The student
must have a minimum chemistry GPA of 3.00 after having taken 16
credits in chemistry as well as a minimum overall 3.00 GPA. Applications
may be obtained from Dr. George Fisher (Wiegand 128A, (305) 899-3430,
gfisher@mail.barry.edu).
Grants
Science faculty conducting research receive
funding through various grants including those offered by the NIH
(National Institute of Health) to carry out various research projects
on as well as off campus.
Underrepresented minority students (African Americans,
Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Islanders, Hispanics, Pacific
Islanders) interested in research should contact faculty members
to obtain information on their research projects as well as their
participation in the following programs:
- MARC U*STAR (Minority Access to Research
Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research)
- MBRS SCORE (Minority Biomedical Research
Support, Support of Continuous Research Excellence)
- MIRT (Minority International Research
Training)
Laboratory Aide and Laboratory Assistant
Positions
Students may apply for laboratory work
as either a laboratory aide or as a laboratory assistant. The laboratory
aide generally assists the lab director with the set-up of experiments
for the various teaching labs, maintenance of glassware and chemical
inventory databases, general maintenance of the chemical stockroom,
and routine inspection of emergency safety equipment. Students must
either be a chemistry major or a chemistry minor and have successfully
completed either CHE 110 or CHE 111.
The laboratory assistant (commonly referred to
as the “TA”) assists the lab instructor with helping
student perform various experiments as well as prepare any solutions,
as needed. The TA must have successfully completed the course s/he
will be assisting in with a grade of “A” or “A-“
and be available during those scheduled lab hours. Students applying
for this TA position must be a science major—chemistry major
or minor preferred. Applications for these laboratory positions
are available through the department’s Stockroom & Laboratory
Director, Maria Aloya (Wiegand 125, (305) 899-3434, maloya@mail.barry.edu).
Pals-4-Paws
B.U.C.K.I. (Barry University Cat & Kitten
Intervention) is a spay and neuter program initiated by the Pre-Vet
Club in 1999 by student Amy Long and Dr. Paul Higgs, Faculty Advisor.
B.U.C.K.I. program involves volunteers to check traps, replenish
food and clean water in stationed areas, call coordinators and aid
in fundraisers. Cats and kittens that have been socialized are placed
for adoption. For more information contact Dr. Paul Higgs (Wiegand
123, (305) 899-3376, phiggs@mail.barry.edu).
Physical Sciences Honor Scholarship Award
Each Fall and Spring semester, junior and senior
chemistry majors are awarded scholarships ($500 – 750) based
on academic achievement and financial need. Recipients of the award
will be presented with a certificate during the end-of-semester
department party. Applications are available on the Wiegand 148
(Computer Room & Library) door as well as from the department
secretary, Mrs. Beth Culverson (Wiegand 121, (305) 899-3435, e-mail:
bculverson@mail.barry.edu).
Science Olympiad
Each spring, the department hosts the science
Olympiad; a competition designed for local area high school students
taking chemistry I, chemistry II and physics. The students participate
in a day-long competition of a written test, an oral team competition,
and a lab competition. Over 150 students from more than 13 schools
from the Miami-Dade and Broward Country area participate each year.
For more information, contact Dr. Tony Wallner (WIE 122, (305) 899-3433,
twallner@mail.barry.edu). |
