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Society for Conservation Biology, Texas A&M Chapter

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
SCB and SCB-TAMU
Purpose:
We are a professional organization committed to connecting students to careers in conservation through professional speakers, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and our annual BioBlitz ecological survey/educational event. We are here to provide a forum for awareness and involvement in local and global conservation issues and promote the development of skills needed by professionals in the field of conservation biology.
Year Founded:
1994
Membership Dues:
$12 per semester, $20 per year
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
ILCB 224

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Sophia Flores, President
Public Contact E-mail Address:
sophiaflores306@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
9566022343

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/scb

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
1-30
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Twice per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per year
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never