Academic Organizations

General Academic Organizations

American Society of Civil Engineering

Advisor: Richard Crago rcrago@bucknell.edu

Description: The Bucknell ASCE is a student chapter of the National organization ASCE. Our goal is to complement our classroom education by providing a foundation for the understanding of civil engineering as a profession and how it relates to everyday social, environmental, and economic issues both domestically and internationally.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/asce/

Animal Behavior Club

Advisor: Peter Judge pjudge@bucknell.edu

Description: Gives animal behavior students a chance to share their experiences in the field.

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Anthropology & Sociology

Advisor: Michelle Johnson mjohnson@bucknell.edu

Description: Gives animal behavior students a chance to share their experiences in the field.

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Biochemistry Society

Advisor: Ken Field kfield@bucknell.edu

Description: Bucknell Biochemistry Society brings together people interested in Biochemistry to share common experiences.

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Biology Club

Advisor: Charles Stayton tstayton@bucknell.edu

Description: The Bucknell Biology Club is here to provide support for those interested in the biological sciences at Bucknell through meetings, social gatherings and field trips. The club will help strengthen the relationship between faculty and students.

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Biomedical Engineering Society

Advisor: Donna Ebenstein de009@bucknell.edu

Description: Promotes the increase of biomedical engineering knowledge and its utilization.

Visit Our Website: www.bmes.org

Bucknell Accounting Club

Advisor: Mark Bettner, mbettner@bucknell.edu

Description: To educate students about current accounting issues, provide a network between accounting firms and Bucknell students, and create a community of students interested in the field of accounting.

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Bucknell Business Leaders

Advisor: Michael Moohr, moohr@bucknell.edu

Description: The Bucknell Business Leaders strive to provide a place for business majors and people interested in business to express common goals and concerns, educate themselves about the real corporate world outside of the classroom.

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Bucknell Researchers, Advocates & Investigators in Neuroscience

Advisor: Arthur Shapiro, shapiro@bucknell.edu

Description: To promote and involve the Bucknell community in the advancing and fascinating field of neuroscience.

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Debate Team

Advisor: E. Johnson-Cramer, mjohncra@bucknell.edu

Description: Provides a place for its members to practice public speaking, quick thinking, and persuasive argumentation by attending or holding debates.

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Encuentros (Spanish Club)

Advisor: Manuel Delgado amk012@bucknell.edu

Description: We wish to establish a greater abundance of resources for students to further enhance their study and/or interest in the Spanish and Latin American language and/or culture.

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French Club

Advisor: Natalie Dupont nd014@bucknell.edu

Description: The French Club promotes French culture within the Bucknell community and is open to anyone who speaks French.

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Geological Society

Advisor: Craig Kochel kochel@bucknell.edu

Description: To bring students and faculty together to participate in geology related projects and activities.

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Global Learning Opportunities for Bucknell Engineers (G.L.O.B.E.)

Advisor: Richard McGinnis, mcginnis@bucknell.edu

Description: The purpose of this group is to enhance awareness and learning opportunities for Bucknell engineers. This increased understanding will aid engineers when they enter the workforce because so many engineering firms operate internationally.

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Institute of Electrical and Electrical Engineers

Advisor: Robert Nickel rmn009@bucknell.edu

Description: Spread the knowledge of theory and practice of all aspects of electrical engineering as well as furtherance of professional development. This is Bucknell's branch of the national IEEE, a society for electrical engineers.

Visit our Website: www.eg.bucknell.edu/~ieee

International Relations/Model United Nations

Advisor: Rose Shinko, res044@bucknell.edu

Description: Educating its members and student body about the form and function of the United Nations and the working of the international community.

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Italian Club

Advisor: Bernhard Kuhn bkuhn@bucknell.edu

Description: Celebrates the Italian culture.

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Mathematics Association of America

Advisor: Lynn Breyfogle mbreyfog@bucknell.edu

Description: The Math Association focuses on undergraduate mathematics by holding math lectures and other activities.

Visit Our Website: www.maa.org

Microfinance Initiative at Bucknell (MIB)

Adviser: Geoffrey Schneider, gschnedr@bucknell.edu

Description: Microfinance at Bucknell is organized to promote awareness of an effective method to poverty reduction, and an innovative approach to banking and finance. Its purpose is to expose Bucknell's future leaders to the fundamentals of socially responsible entrepreneurship.

Visit Our Website: http://www.orgs.bucknell.edu/mib/

Model U.N./ International Relations

Advisor: James M. Shields jms089@bucknell.edu

Description: Educating its members and student body about the form and function of the United Nations and the working of the international community.

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National Society of Black Engineers

Advisor: Karen Marosi ktmarosi@bucknell.edu

Description: To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

Visit Our Website: www.nsbe.org

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Advisor: David Ozag, david.ozag@bucknell.edu

Description: The purpose of PBL is to provide opportunities for post secondary students to develop business related career competencies.

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Philosophy Club

Advisor: Anne Eaton aeaton@bucknell.edu

Description: A discussion group founded on the premise of encouraging philosophical discussion outside the classroom for those with a desire to achieve a deeper philosophical understanding.

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Pre-Health Professions Society

Advisor: Alison Patterson apatters@bucknell.edu

Description: Student organization to support studies leading to careers in the Health Professions. The pre-medical students can join the local sections of AMSA.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/premed_society/

Pre-Law Society

Advisor: Scott Meinke smeinke@bucknell.edu

Description: To give students information about LSAT, law school, and other law functions.

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PSEA/Coeds for Kids

Advisor: Lori Smolleck lsmollec@bucknell.edu

Description: PSEA is an organization open to those who enjoy impacting the lives of children of all ages in surrounding communities and around the world.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/psea/

Psi Chi

Advisor: Chris Boyatzis boyatzis@bucknell.edu

Description: The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all field, particularly in Psychology, and to advance the science of Psychology.

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Psychology Club

Advisor: Chris Boyatzis boyatzis@bucknell.edu

Description: The Psychology Club provides all interested students with the opportunity to discuss and take part in the field of psychology. Several of our events are service related and gives students a chance to interact with and learn from mentally ill patients and disadvantaged children. Through a bi-weekly lunch series, movies, and various other events, students are provided with the opportunity to build intradepartmental dialogue with faculty and other students who have the same interest as them.

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Residential Arts College

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Residential Environmental College

Advisor: Kelly Finley kfinley@bucknell.edu

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Residental Global College

Advisor: Kelly Finley kfinley@bucknell.edu

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Residental Humanities College

Advisor: Kelly Finley kfinley@bucknell.edu

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Residential Social Justice Club

Advisor: Kelly Finley kfinley@bucknell.edu

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Residential Society and Technology College

Advisor: Kelly Finley kfinley@bucknell.edu

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Right Angle

Advisor: Mary Lynn Breyfogle mbreyfog@bucknell.edu

Description: We provide future teachers the ability to develop their teaching skills and to expand their math and education knowledge.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Advisor: Luiz Felipe Perrone, luiz.felipe.perrone@bucknell.edu

Description: To unite and develop the Latino community both academically and professionally while encouraging community service and education.

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Society of Physics Students

Advisor: Michele Thornley mthornle@bucknell.edu

Description: Society of Physics Students is a national organization sponsored by the American Institute of Physics and is open to any student with an interest in physics and the physical sciences. SPS concentrates its efforts to promote the professional development of students as well as the contributions students make to the professional community and society. SPS helps to prepare students for successful post-undergraduate careers by sponsoring a Thursday afternoon lecture series, GRE tutorial sessions, and providing assistance in obtaining science/engineering industry positions, summer internships, and REU opportunities.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/sps/

Writers of Rohan

Advisor: Alfred Siewers asiewers@bucknell.edu

Description: For writers and readers of Genre and Literature Fantasy to come together. Focus is on peer editing of student work with an ambition towards publication.

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National Honor Societies

Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry)

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Chi Epsilon (civil engineering)

Advisor: Matthew Higgins, mhiggins@bucknell.edu

Description: To recognize the characteristics of the individual civil engineer deemed to be fundamental to the successful pursuit of an engineering career, and to aid in the development of those characteristics in the civil engineering student.

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Delta Mu Delta (business administration)

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Delta Phi Alpha (german)

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Kappa Delta Pi (education)

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Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics)

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Phi Alpha Theta (history)

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Phi Sigma (biology)

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Phi Sigma Tau (philosophy)

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Pi Delta Epsilon (journalism)

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Pi Delta Phi (french)

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Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)

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Pi Sigma Alpha (political science)

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Psi Chi (psychology)

Advisor: Chris Boyatzis boyatzis@bucknell.edu

Description: To encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly, in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

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Sigma Delta Pi (spanish)

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Sigma Pi Sigma (physics)

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Tau Kappa Alpha (debating)

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National Professional Societies

American Chemical Society

Advisor: Karen J. Castle kcastle@bucknell.edu

Description: The ACS is a student organization designed to provide chemistry services to students. The group holds weekly training sessions and hosts lunch time chemistry lectures for students and faculty to enjoy.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/acs

American Institute of Chemical Engineering

Advisor: Timothy Raymond traymond@bucknell.edu

Description: Bucknell's student chapter works to educate members about the role of chemical engineering in industry and society.

Visit Our Website: www.eg.bucknell.edu/~aiche/

American Medical Student Association

Advisor: Alison Patterson apatters@bucknell.edu

Description: Student organization to support studies leading to careers in the Health Professions. The pre-medical students can join the local sections of AMSA.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/premed_society/

American Society of Civil Engineers

Advisor: Kelly Salyards kas046@bucknell.edu

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/asce/

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Advisor: Mala Sharma msharjud@bucknell.edu

Description: Provides the campus with a student ASME chapter, teaching engineering and enhancing the learning experience.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/asme/

Association for Computing Machinery

Advisor: Josh Steinhurst, js091@bucknell.edu

Description: International scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, engineering, and application of computer technology by fostering exchange of information and promoting high professional and ethical standards.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/acm

Biomedical Engineering Society

Advisor: Joseph Tranquillo jvt002

Description: Promotes the increase of biomedical engineering knowledge and its utilization.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Advisor: Maurice Aburdene aburdene@bucknell.edu

Visit our Website: www.eg.bucknell.edu/~ieee

Mathematics Association of America

Advisor: Pete Brooksbank pbrooksb@bucknell.edu

Description: The Math Association focuses on undergraduate mathematics by holding math lectures and other activities.

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National Society of Black Engineers

Advisor: Lois Engle laengle@bucknell.edu

Description: To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/nsbe/

Society of Automotive Engineers

Advisor: Peter Stryker stryker@bucknell.edu

Description: The purpose of the Society of Automotive Engineers also known as Minibaja, is to successfully design and build a Mini Baja car for SAE competition, and to involve younger members, both engineering and non-engineering, to further progress in coming years.

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Society of Physics Students

Advisor: Sally Koutsoliotas koutslts@bucknell.edu, Krishna Chowdary kchowdar@bucknell.edu

Visit Our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/sps/

Sociery of Women Engineers

Advisor: Jessica Newlin, jtn003@bucknell.edu

Description: To promote the mission of SWE National to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, including community interaction.

Visit Our Website:www.orgs.bucknell.edu/swe/

National Honorary and Recognition Societies

Alpha Lambda Delta

Advisor: Elaine Hopkins hopkins@bucknell.edu

Description: To encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year of college.

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Mortar Board

Advisor: Lynn Hoffman lhoffman@bucknell.edu

Description: Mortar Board is a senior national honor society that recognizes achievements in scholarship, service, and leadership.

Visit our Website: www.orgs.bucknell.edu/mortar_board

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Omicron Delta Kappa

Advisor: Amy Badal abadal@bucknell.edu

Description: ODK is the national leadership honor society for college students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character.

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Phi Beta Kappa

Advisor: Thomas Cassidy, tcassidy@bucknell.edu

Description: Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization in the United States. The Society has pursued its mission of fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences since 1776. Bucknell has had a Phi Beta Kappa chapter since 1940.

Visit our Website: www.pbk.org

Tau Beta Pi