Student Organizations in Biology
Biology Club: The Mitochondria
The Mitochondria Biology Club provides educational, social, academic, service and recreational programs for the development of students through biology. In the past, The Mitochondria Biology Club has been involved in various outreach activities, including:
- Teaching science at a local elementary school through hands-on learning experiences
- Organizing fundraisers for Pink Week and Children's Bureau
- Sponsoring fun events, such as Darwin Day and Mystery Dinner
The Mitochondria Biology Club was hosted Dr. Greg Weber to learn about the use of the African Claw Foot Tiad in developmental bio.
UIndy’s Pre-Professional Club for Students
Any student interested in applying to a professional program after graduation, this club is for you! We meet to discuss admission requirements and share information about the many programs that are available. We’ve hosted admissions counselors from different universities too, including IU School of Medicine and Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine. Alumni who have been successful in applying to programs have returned to UIndy to share their experiences.
FOUND (Forensics at UIndy)
Students in FOUND work to stimulate interest and education in forensics in people of all ages through activities such as lectures and workshops. One such activity on “Vertebrate Bones & Teeth” during summer 2022 was at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for opening day of Scooby-Doo Mansion Mayhem. At this event, students taught kids about animal skulls and teeth by organizing an interactive mystery skit. With the idea of learning about complex, scientific methods in a simple yet fun way, kids were set on a mission to identify which animal ate Scooby’s snacks by comparing bite marks in food to known facts about each animal’s favorite foods and the shapes and size of their actual teeth.
For more information about FOUND, contact Krista Latham, faculty advisor.