Biology: Professional Societies

What can professional societies do for you?

Professional societies allowed academics, professionals, and students within a particular discipline to network and share their research, products, and endeavors. Some even provide information about becoming a certified professional in your field - check out their websites for more information.

As students, take advantage of participating in these societies! Here are some perks of being a student member:

• Reduced conference registration rates
• Reduced membership rates
• Scholarship and grant opportunities
• Access to job and internship boards
• Mentorship programs (This depends on the society)
• Access to tons of resources on many research areas 

What can professional societies do for you?

Professional societies allowed academics, professionals, and students within a particular discipline to network and share their research, products, and endeavors. Some even provide information about becoming a certified professional in your field - check out their websites for more information.

As students, take advantage of participating in these societies! Here are some perks of being a student member:

• Reduced conference registration rates
• Reduced membership rates
• Scholarship and grant opportunities
• Access to job and internship boards
• Mentorship programs (This depends on the society)
• Access to tons of resources on many research areas