Chi Beta Phi is a scientific honorary for undergraduates. The organization's primary objectives are to promote interest in science and give recognition to scholarly achievement in science.
Activities
On April 19, 2012, three members of Zeta Chapter were recognized for achievement in the sciences at the annual D&E Academic Awards Convocation, held at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rebecca Casto and Becca Martin received academic achievement awards from the Department of Biology & Environmental Science. Phylicia Hudok received an academic achievement award from the Department of Chemistry, as well as the Charles E. Albert Memorial Prize in Chemistry.
Members of Zeta Chapter served as judges for the 45th annual Eastern Regional Science Fair on March 30, 2012 in D&E's McDonnell Center. Austin Simmons (Pendleton County Middle School) and Julia Fregonara (Elkins High School) received the Chi Beta Phi awards for best use of the scientific method.
On March 15, 2012, Zeta Chapter sponsored a seminar by Holly Cyphert, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry at West Virginia University. Holly's research focuses on the regulation of Fibroblast Growth Factor-21, a protein that enhances insulin sensitivity and stimulates weight loss.
On October 22, 2011, officers Carissa Dunn and Josh Hays represented Zeta Chapter at the Chi Beta Phi National Conference at West Liberty University. Dr. Gary Rankin, Chair of the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Toxicology at Marshall University, was the keynote speaker. Students from Glenville State College, the University of Mary Washington, and West Liberty University presented results of their undergraduate research.
Zeta Chapter sponsored a seminar by D&E alum and former chapter president Jennifer Sisler on May 5, 2011. Jenny is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
On April 21, 2011, three members of Zeta Chapter were recognized at the annual D&E Academic Awards Convocation. Carissa Dunn, Leah Fletcher, and Keshia Jennings received academic achievement awards from the Department of Biology & Environmental Science.
On April 12, 2011, members of Zeta Chapter attended the Chi Beta Phi Mini-Conference at Glenville State College. The conference began with a poster session highlighting student research at GSC, followed by oral presentations from students and faculty from D&E, GSC, and the University of Charleston.
Members of Zeta Chapter served as judges for the 44th annual Eastern Regional Science Fair on March 25, 2011 in D&E's McDonnell Center. Addison Heavner (Pendleton County Middle School) and Julia Fregonara (Elkins High School) received the Chi Beta Phi awards for best use of the scientific method.
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Chi Beta Phi
National Science Honorary
Dr. Stover presents data from D&E's physiology research lab.
2010-11 Zeta President Allison Bruce and Faculty Advisor Dr. Shawn Stover present Jenny Sisler (center) with a certificate of appreciation and a Chi Beta Phi T-shirt.
Zeta President Carissa Dunn (left) with WVU graduate student Holly Cyphert.
Julia Fregonara and Austin Simmons.
