Ware College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Ware School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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The Ware College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is committed to preparing students to lead innovation and discovery in the scientific community. Through close mentorship from dedicated faculty, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong record of graduate and professional school placement, students gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed to excel in research, healthcare, industry, and beyond.
Majors
- Bachelor of Science
Minors
WHAT IS BETA BETA BETA?
From the original constitution, Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) formally defined itself as “an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences.” its time of birth (1922) accounts for both its Greek letter name and its original emphasis on a role as an “honorary”. However, it has never been a secret society and from its beginning many of its activities have been those of a professional society. Since it is a society of and for students, particularly for undergraduate majors in a biological science, it is not inaccurate to describe it as a professional society for apprentice biologists. The constitutional restrictions on chapters and the varied chapter activities give the structural and functional basis for their claim to professional stature.
The functions of TriBeta as a national organization range from publication of the national journal, BIOS, to recognition of outstanding individual and chapter accomplishments. For the individual TriBetan, the local TriBeta chapter is the heart of Beta Beta Beta. A TriBeta chapter offers to its members activities and experiences that enrich and extend but do not duplicate the primary requirements for the biology major. In a university with a number of multiple biological science departments and a large student body, a chapter can form a coordinating center for undergraduate biological activities; in a small school the chapter can greatly enrich and add to the variety of experiences for all the students.
Deliberately, the national constitution puts few restrictions on membership in TriBeta. Regular membership is based on academic achievement in biology and is, in that sense, honorary, but every major in a biological science and many interested students who are not actually majors can qualify for associate membership. Chapters may adapt the requirements to meet the specific needs of their members and department or departments, provided only that they meet national standards.
Majors
- Bachelor of Science
Minors
Contact Department Chair Dr. Diana Swanagan for more information:
Email: dswanagan@shorter.edu or by Phone: 706-233-7301
Math Club is open to all students, but primarily consists of students majoring in mathematics, mathematics education, and middle grades education majors concentrating in mathematics.
Community Service:The Math Club organizes and participates in various community service projects during the academic year. Recently, we have conducted tutoring sessions, offered ACT/SAT Test Prep courses at the local high schools, and assisted with math team competitions. We also plan to organize our own high school mathematics team competition for local schools.
Field Trips: Each semester, the Math Club takes a field trip to local places of interest. Recent field trips have included Coke World and Six Flags. Upcoming field trips include the Georgia Aquarium and the Tellus Science Museum.
Social Gatherings: Throughout the semester, the Math Club gets together for movies, lunches, and cookouts. Each semester concludes with a dinner, typically at a faculty member’s house, to help students unwind before final exams.
Contact Us
Email: lblack@shorter.edu Phone: 706-233-7355 Location: Ware Hall