Beta Beta Beta is a National Biological Honor Society. The purpose of the society is to recognize achievement and promote scholarship, research, and the dissemination of information in the biological sciences. The Sigma Beta chapter at Georgia Tech received its charter from the national organization in 1968.

Tri-Beta sponsors annual social events including a fall ice cream social and a spring picnic. Typically, the society hosts a number of speakers throughout the year to provide members with information about research and internship opportunities, career options, and the results of current research activities. Tri-Beta also maintains a lounge in Cherry Emerson for the use of undergraduate biology majors. The lounge has recently been renovated with the addition of new carpet, furniture and a computer. Other activities, such as outings to Fernbank, the CDC, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and service activities are arranged according to member interest. This year, we are hoping to promote collaboration and connections between biology majors of different levels. Of course, much of what we do depends on the Tri-Beta members and everyone is welcome to contribute their ideas for the future of the society.

The Sigma Beta chapter at Georgia Tech has two levels of membership. Any biology student may be an associate member by paying National dues of $35. Those associate members who have a B average or better in their biology courses and have completed one course beyond BIOL 1520 may be promoted to regular membership by paying the $10 promotional dues. These are one-time costs. Students inducted at the regular membership level become members of Tri-Beta for life. There are no meeting attendance requirements or point systems.

BIOS, the quarterly journal of Beta Beta Beta Biological Society, has been published continuously since 1930. It has a three-fold purpose: to publish matters that pertain to the affairs of the Society, to publish articles by members, and to publish articles that will be of general interest to biologists. Many distinguished biologists have contributed manuscripts for publication in BIOS, written especially with the undergraduate reader in mind. Subjects covered include articles on current research, developments in biology, biology as a profession, as well as on graduate and professional training for biologists. Special emphasis is placed on the publication of undergraduate research papers. Members of Tri-Beta receive a two-year subscription to BIOS.