Biology Graduate Student Association

We represent the graduate students of the Utah State University Biology Department. The BGSA organizes social events, gatherings, and public outreach programs for the Biology graduate students and local community. These include weekly happy hours, end of year socials and officer elections, yearly yurt trips, fundraisers, and more.

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Position Name Email
President Emily Burgess emily.burgess@usu.edu
Vice President David Adelhelm david.adelhelm@usu.edu
Social Chair Jakob Palmer jakob.palmer@usu.edu
Outreach Chair Julia Hobbie julia.hobbie@usu.edu
Academic Chair Jorge Lopez-Perez jorge.lopez-perez@usu.edu
Fundraising Chairs Daniel Emanuel
Ryan Stuart		 daniel.emanuel@usu.edu
ryan.stuart@usu.edu
DEI Chair Mia Stevens mia.stevens@usu.edu
International Student Chair Anthony Reis anthony.reis@usu.edu

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BGSA Travel Award Fall 2022 - Call for Proposals

The Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Travel Award Fall 2022 - Call for Proposals

Travel awards for up to $500 each will be awarded to three eligible biology graduate students this semester. Awarded funds must be used within one year of receiving the travel award. 

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Applications must be submitted to the form by 11:59 PM October 31, 2022.

Award recipients will be notified in early to mid November 2022.

Travel Award
The Department has established a Graduate Research Travel Award to help fund travel expenses for current students presenting their research at national and international conferences or conducting field research. Contribute to this fund.