Phoenix Biology
Phoenix Biology
Explore, Engage, Enrich
Two-Time RSO of the Year
Who we are: Phoenix Biology
Phoenix Biology is a University of Chicago Registered Student Organization sponsored by the BSCD. Our mission is to help students:
Explore the incredible range of the biological sciences and give undergraduates a larger perspective on the fascinating science and industry shaping the future
Engage with other students and faculty to foster a dynamic community of peers and colleagues in the biological sciences through meaningful and lasting interactions
Enrich themselves academically and professionally so that they may discover and successfully pursue their career and life aspirations
What We Do
Phoenix Biology offers a wide variety of events and programs that contribute to the University of Chicago's life of the mind and a sense of community among faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the sciences.
Phoenix Lecture Series
The University of Chicago's "life of the mind" emphasizes the pursuit of cutting edge ideas and creativity in both the humanities and the sciences.
The Phoenix Lecture series seeks to introduce the nation's leading scientific minds and ideas in the biological sciences to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Chicago.
Research Symposium
First held in October 2014, the event was the first to celebrate undergraduate research from all science departments at the University of Chicago. Over 250 people were in attendance.
The 2015 Symposium took place at the new, state of the art Eckhardt Research Center in October. Internationally renowned breast cancer researcher Dr. Funmi Olopade gave the keynote address and over 60 students presented.
The 2016 Symposium was held in the Gordon Center for Integrative Sciencecs at the University of Chicago, drawing over 60 presenters and 300 attendees.
Fireside Chats
Undergraduates benefit greatly when they have an opportunity to closely interact with senior faculty members, even, and especially, outside the boundaries of the classroom.
Fireside Chats present an opportunity for undergraduates to interact with their professors in an informal setting and to get to know them on a more personal level.
Mentorship Program
There are plenty of opportunities to be found in the biological sciences, if one knows where to look for them.
The Phoenix Mentorship Program seeks to promote the academic and professional careers of students in the life sciences by pairing them with supportive upperclassmen, faculty, and alumni mentors who have walked a wide variety of career paths and had a host of different academic experiences.
Career Exploration
You've memorized the structures of all the amino acids...now what?
Through career exposure and networking events, Phoenix Biology offers you the chance to explore careers beyond the ever popular fields of medicine and research. Do what you want to do with your life, and discover that journey through Phoenix Biology.
Expanding Horizons
The classroom doesn't teach you everything there is about biology. Phoenix Biology seeks to constantly expand undergraduates' understanding of the enormous scale of biology through diverse programming.
Examples include: career exposure events, field trips, documentary screenings, journal clubs, mixers, and more.
A Big Thank You to Everyone Who Made
The 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Such a Success!
This scholarly poster presentation and lecture took place on Friday, October 12th, 2018 and highlighted the research endeavors of over 60 University of Chicago undergraduates. This is a collaboration between UCISTEM and Phoenix Biology.
Winter Quarter 2019 Schedule
Stay Tuned for Sciencepalooza 2019!
In 2015, Phoenix Biology launched an all-new, 3 day, campus-wide event: Sciencepalooza. Organized with many other science RSO's, Sciencepalooza is an interdisciplinary event that brings the University of Chicago campus together for a special week celebrating the wonders of science.
Sciencepalooza 2018 Lineup (Last Year)
Tuesday April 11th: Chicago Journal of History: Robert Richards on Science & History
Tuesday April 11th: Psi Chi: Professor Woodward Talk
Wednesday April 12th: Colleges Against Cancer Panel on Science & the Election: Health, Research, and the Environment
Wednesday April 12th: Society of Physics Students: Daniel Holz: LIGO and Gravitational Waves Talk
Wednesday April 12th: Paleoclub: Cute Animals with Professor Larsen
Thursday April 13th 6pm BSLC 109: Faculty Jeopardy
Friday April 28th 11am Main Quad: Fair on the Quad with Science RSOs
For inquiries about collaboration, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Contact Us
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