Biology Student Organizations
Beta Beta Beta
The CMU Theta Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta is a society for biology students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. For more information, please contact the club via email at tribeta@cmich.edu or through our faculty advisor:
Dr. Scott McNaught
989-774-1335
mcnau1as@cmich.edu
The Herpetological Society
The Herpetological Society at CMU is a student-run organization specializing in reptiles and amphibians.
For more information, please visit the club's Facebook page, contact the club via email at kirsten.nicholson@cmich.edu.
The Pre-Dental Society
The CMU Pre-Dental Society assists students who are interested in the profession of dentistry.
For more information, please contact our faculty advisor:
Dr. Kirsten Nicholson
989-774-3758
nicho2ke@cmich.edu
Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society
The Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society enables students interested in the medical field to learn about the different areas of medicine. Activities include guest speakers, tours of various medical schools, volunteer, fundraising, and social activities.
For more information, please contact the club via email at cmupmos@gmail.com or through our faculty advisor:
Dr. Steven Gorsich
989-774-1865
steven.gorsich@cmich.edu
Pre-Optometry Club
The CMU Pre-Optometry Club is a group of students who all share the same ultimate goal of attending optometry school. The club discusses various things such as the optometry admissions test (OAT), volunteer opportunities, and touring local offices and nearby optometry schools.
Connect with the CMU Pre-Optometry club on Facebook or contact our faculty advisor:
Dr. Peter Kourtev
989-774-2388
p.kourtev@cmich.edu
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
The Pre-Physical Therapy Club is dedicated to informing and bringing together students interested in the field of Physical Therapy. Students range in ages, grades, and majors. Meetings provide insight to the graduate school application process, specialties in the field of physical therapy, assistance with undergrad major decisions and course work, along with interactions with physical therapists and graduate school faculty.
For more information, please contact the club via email at preptcmu@gmail.com or through our faculty advisor:
Dr. Herman Triezenberg
989-774-3899
herman.l.triezenberg@cmich.edu
Pre-Veterinary Club
The Pre-Veterinary Club prepares students for a future in veterinary medicine and provides opportunities to learn more about the profession through different field trips, lessons, fundraisers and a symposium each year. This club is meant to help prepare each student member for veterinary school.
For more information, please contact the club via email at prevet_central@hotmail.com or through our faculty advisors:
Dr. Elizabeth Alm
989-774-2503
elizabeth.w.alm@cmich.edu
The Wildlife Society
The CMU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society (TWS) focuses on preparing members for future careers in biology, specifically wildlife. TWS members participate in a variety of activities and volunteering throughout the year including volunteering at The Wildlife Recovery Association, wolf howling in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, attending the annual Midwest Student Conclave and more.
For more information, please contact the club via email at cmu_tws@cmich.edu or through our faculty advisor:
Dr. Thomas Gehring
989-774-2484
tom.gehring@cmich.edu