Phoenix Biology2015/16 Board Recruitment

Information Session

What is Phoenix Biology?

Phoenix Biology is the University of Chicago's premier undergraduate organization for the biological sciences.

For more than a decade, Phoenix has provided opportunities for students to:

ENRICH their understanding of the biological sciences

ENGAGE with their peers and faculty members in a community of science

EXPLORE all the possibilities that academic and professional careers in the life sciences can offer.

What is Phoenix Biology?

There are few RSO’s that not only provide a service but also constantly reevaluate and reimagine how to push the boundaries and expectations of a student organization.

A recent transformation has lead to Incredible success

What does Phoenix Biology do?

Cutting edge exposure and engagement with the leading scientific minds

Annual Research Symposium and Keynote Lecture

Science Innovation Program

Fireside Chats

Comprehensive Mentorship Program

Expanding horizons: career exposure events, field trips, documentary screenings, journal clubs, mixers, and more.

Board Member Responsibilities

Our board is a collaborative body of innovative and driven leaders

Everyone contributes to: Event brainstorming and innovation Communications and Marketing Collaboration with partner organizations Event production Student engagement

Teamwork, creativity, and commitment

Ability to think big-picture

Professionalism and enthusiasm are key

Benefits of being a board member

Develop significant professional leadership experiences

Learn how to take big ideas and bring them to life

Develop a macro-level perspective on influencing next generation students and society

Establish relationships with senior-level figures including: Dean Polonsky, Peter Littlewood, Matt Tirrell, Dean Boyer, John Flavin, faculty, and more

Board alumni have gone onto: Medical schools across the country, Harvard Law,

BioEnterprise, Analysis Group, Clarity Campaign Labs, and more

Benefits of being a board member

Questions?