Biology Clubs and Organizations
Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Students
To provide underrepresented pre-med/pre-health students with knowledge and experiences that are both beneficial and applicable to their professional participation in health care fields and that will produce competitive well- rounded candidates for medical school or other professional health related programs.
For more information and to contact the Minority Association of Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Students, visit its Presence page.
Neuroscience Club
The Neuroscience Club includes a group of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the university that have a passion for neuroscience. The primary purpose of this organization is to expand its members’ knowledge of the field of neuroscience. This includes expanding the knowledge of its members and the community in diseases connected to the function of the nervous system, research methods in neuroscience, research opportunity in neuroscience, and careers that involve neuroscience through organized interactive events. The club has set goals to better inform the on-campus and neighboring community about both the subject of neuroscience as well as neuroscience-related careers. These goals include hosting a number of neuroscience related activities, neuroscience-themed seminar series and on-campus neuroscience activities, hosted by the Neuroscience Club every semester. To reach out to the off-campus community, a community service project or community event will be held every semester. This organization will enhance students’ ability to build relationships with individuals who possess a similar interest in neuroscience. Finally, The Neuroscience Club will promote professional and career development that will enrich the academic and social environment at The University of Akron.
For more information and to contact the Neuroscience Club, visit its Presence page.
The Neuroscience Club Main Page
Pre-Physician Assistant Club
The Pre-PA club aims to provide a resource for pre-PA students to come together and ensure they are on the right track for pre-admission requirements. Along with exploring options for master's programs, the application process, healthcare experience opportunities, shadowing, and volunteering. We hope to educate members about the history, basis of the profession, and health care system itself.
Our organization will plan events that will prepare us for the world of health care along with making sure we are application ready. Some of these include speaking panels, mentoring PAs, meet and greet seminars, school/program tours, CASPA seminars, GRE practice, personal statement workshops, suture clinics, basic first aid training, blood drives, relay for life events, socials, and fundraisers.
For more information and to contact the Pre-PA Club, visit its Presence page.
Club email: prepaclub.ua@gmail.com
Phi Delta Epsilon (Pre-Med Fraternity)
Phi Delta Epsilon is the largest organization of pre-medical students at the University of Akron. We are a co-ed group of pre-professionals who meet weekly on campus. Our goal is to foster a community of competent, compassionate and informed pre-medical students whom are formidable applicants to medical education programs, while having fun along the way. Each semester, we host a variety of social, professional and educational events to help all members succeed on their path to becoming a physician, while making connections with other like-minded, driven individuals. We conduct a recruitment campaign at the beginning of each semester, and are always looking for new members that exemplify our ideals and mission. If you are looking for a close-knit student group that is serious about medicine and enjoying the journey, we would love to get to know you! Please contact us at ua.phide@gmail.com with any questions, and watch out for our recruitment advertisements in the upcoming semester!
Club email: ua.phide@gmail.com
For more information and to contact Phi Delta Epsilon, visit its Presence page.
Zips HOSA
HOSA is an organization that promotes a brighter future for health care and is dedicated to helping students grow as leaders, team players, and future health care providers through competitive events designed to develop one’s medical knowledge and professional skills. Over the years, HOSA has helped thousands of individuals discover a passion for medicine and improve their skills as health care students. HOSA works at the high school level and has expanded to the collegiate level in the interest of providing opportunities for health care students to express and test their knowledge while working to become health care professionals. HOSA’s goal is to recruit future health care members in the hopes to better modern-day medicine and improve the health of every individual. The objective of recruiting members from the high school and collegiate levels acts as a stepping stone to creating tenacious, passionate, and hardworking health care professionals. Stimulating interest in the incredible field of medicine during the periods of high school and college are wonderful ways in which to gain members who will make a positive difference within the medical field, and truly describes HOSA’s goal as a whole. HOSA is a growing organization that wants to be known for the impact that it has on promoting the medical field. The intense regimen of competition exposes its members to hard work and dedication that will prepare students for rigorous schooling down the road. In addition to competitive events, HOSA also hosts job fairs at their international leadership conferences and provides many scholarship opportunities. Students are enabled to network and build lifelong connections in the process. More students every year are realizing the incredible opportunities that HOSA has to offer. Just last year HOSA had over 245,000 members, a 6% increase from the year before. This prosperous health-based organization is growing quickly and Zips HOSA is dedicated to bringing this extraordinary experience to the University of Akron.
For more information and to contact Zips HOSA, visit its Presence page.
Pre-Dental Club
The purpose of the Pre-Dental Club is to educate students on the dental profession, help them with the dental school application process including DAT preparation, letters of recommendation, personal statements, etc., volunteer (i.e.teaching kids about dental hygiene), meet with admissions counselors from Ohio's dental schools, and visit those schools on their Pre-Dent Days.
Pre-Dental Club Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/akronpredental/
For more information and to contact the Pre-Dental Club, visit its Presence page.
Pre-Optometry Club
Pre-Optometry Club is for students interested in the field of optometry. Optometry is a healthcare profession that centers around eye care, vision, visual processing, and visual systems. Pre-Optometry Club is an opportunity for interested students to learn about the field of optometry and connect with fellow Pre-Optometry students. In this club, we review prerequisites and steps needed in order for admission into optometry school, learn about advances in the field, visit optometry schools, offer advice and review for the OAT, and attend conferences associated with optometry.
For more information and to contact the Pre-Optometry Club, visit its Presence page.
Pre-Vet Club
The main goal of this club is to prepare and inform students looking to apply to veterinary graduate school. This includes visiting veterinary schools, preparing for the GRE, and learning what it truly takes to be a competitive applicant. For anyone interested in the animal field this is a great way to get involved and share an environment with fellow animal lovers!
For more information and to contact the Pre-Vet Club, visit its Presence page.
Biological Anthropology & Human Anatomy Club (BAHA)
Biological Anthropology and Human Anatomy Club (BAHA) aims to provide learning resources and an academic community for undergraduate and graduate students interested in human anatomy and/or biological anthropology. Presentations lead by professionals, outreach specific to our academic interests, peer mentorship, and group learning exercises provide opportunities for members to gain a network of professionals and peers. Past events have included talks with forensic identification specialists from the U.S. and Canada, group presentations about anthropology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and anatomy trivia games. Students of all skill levels and majors are welcome!
Join us to have an osteo-BLAST!
BAHA Twitter page: https://x.com/baha_ua
For more information and to contact BAHA, visit its Presence page.
The Society of Cell Biologists
This organization dives into the fascinating world of cellular biology in humans and animals. It's perfect for anyone eyeing a career in the lab, pre-med, or veterinary medicine. We know you’re busy, so our activities are designed to be fun and stress-free. Join us for creative crafts, exciting volunteer opportunities, quick and lively seminars, and maybe even some guest speakers who can share tips on standing out when applying to grad, vet, or med schools. We’re all about making learning enjoyable and giving you a break from your hectic routine! You may even win a special prize at the end of each semester!
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thesocietyofcellbiologists/
Urban Agriculture and Beekeeping Club
The Urban Agriculture and Beekeeping Club is an interactive and educational student-run group at UAkron. Using sustainable practices, we work to keep honeybees, grow produce for the campus cupboard, and learn/care for greenhouse grown plants. We work collaboratively as a mixed group of graduate and undergraduate students to foster a welcoming workspace where students can learn, work together, and get their hands dirty!
For more information and to contact the Urban Agriculture and Beekeeping Club, visit its Presence page.
Biology Graduate Student Organization
The Biology Graduate Student Organization is open to all graduate students currently enrolled in the Integrated Bioscience PhD or Biology Master's programs. This group offers the ability to foster co-work and collaboration, socialization, and sharing of ideas and resources with each other across departments, labs, and disciplines.
For more information and to contact the Biology Graduate Student Organization, visit its Presence page.