Clemson Bioengineering Organization Information

CBO General Interest Form

Clemson Bioengineering Organization was created to provide professional development, networking and volunteer opportunities to graduate and undergraduate bioengineering majors at Clemson and to promote the recognition and influence of bioengineering in the Clemson community.

Officers

• President: Toni Warnick
• Vice President: Megan Pitz
• Secretary: Sophia Hennessy
• Treasurer: Steven Wallace
• GSG Representatives: Brendyn Miller, Greg Halsey
• MUSC Representative: Sophia Silver

What are the benefits of joining CBO?

• New T-shirt every year
• Access to lounge in Rhodes
• Volunteer opportunities through Midway Elementary, Habitat Humanity, etc.
• Networking opportunities through company tours, speakers, career panels and conferences

What is expected of members?

• Come to meetings [approximately one a month]
• Participate in events put on by the organization, both professional and philanthropic
• Pay dues

How much are dues?

• Returning members: $20 a year
• New members: $25 a year
• Associate members (Freshman): $15 a year

What can I do to become more involved in CBO?

Join a committee!

Service

• Help in the organization of activities with Midway Elementary a STEM school in Anderson, SC
• Plan additional volunteer activities with Habitat for Humanity, Soup Kitchens, etc.

Social

• Help in organization of social events for bioengineering students to connect outside of the academic environment
• Provide snacks/meals for meetings

Newsletter

• Write and collect articles for the bi-annual newsletter
• Maintain the organization’s website

Fundraising

• Help in the organization of activities that can raise money for CBO in order to help send members to conferences, pay for t-shirts, etc.

Networking

• Form a strong bond between the bioengineering department and the Michelin Career Center and Co-Op office
• Maintain contact with undergraduate and graduate Clemson bioengineering alumni