How to Form a Student Chapter
First, find five friends who are student
members of the Society For Biomaterials and one faculty
member who is an active member of the Society.
Then, write up a constitution which agrees
with the National Student Section's
objectives. Fill in the blank samples are available
from the National Student Section President or Bylaws Chair.
Next, elect or appoint officers according
to your constitution and bylaws.
Finally, send a list of your officers, members,
and faculty advisor along with a copy of your constitution
and bylaws to the National
Student Section Bylaws Committee Chair, Society For
Biomaterials, 17000 Commerce Parkway Suite C, Mt. Laurel,
NJ 08054 for approval. Following approval, the chapter
will be recognized as active.
National Student Chapter Objectives and Goals
- to encourage the development, dissemination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in biomaterials
- to promote student research and education in biomaterials and related disciplines
- to promote the advancement of biomaterials research and education and its related aspects
- to futher the aims and objectives of the Society For Biomaterials as they relate to student research and education
- to identify students interest in biomaterials
- to generate student and faculty interest and interaction in biomaterials
- to aid the efficiency of students seeking research opportunities