The mission of the Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) is to elevate the academic experience of all graduate students in the department by encouraging collaboration and communication among all graduate students through an active social and professional environment.

Meetings

The BGSA meets on the first Tuesday of the month immediately following the Graduate seminar. Meetings are held in the Tucker Hall Room 111.

BGSA Travel Grants

The BGSA can apply for travel grants for group travel to a professional conference, meeting or workshop three times per year through MU’s Organization Resource Group (ORG). To qualify as a group, at least 10% of BGSA members, approximately 8 graduate students, must be traveling to the same meeting. If approved by ORG, award sizes will vary depending on travel period and group size but grants will generally provide around $200 per person. Awards are dispensed by ORG as reimbursements after travel and with travel receipts. By accepting a travel award, the group agrees to share information about the funded activity at the next BGSA meeting after return from the conference or meeting. For more information and questions about travel grants for group conference travel, please email BGSA@missouri.edu or visit the ORG Web site.

Biology Merchandise

The BGSA designs and sells biology t-shirts and other merchandise to raise money for its activities. Follow us on Facebook to find out when we will be ordering merchandise again.