Membership

Welcome prospective and current members, we're so happy that you're a part of the BURST family!

Follow these three steps to become a member:

• Join us on connect
  - Look up BURST
  - You'll see a blue "JOIN" button, click that
  - This allows us to send you information (events, socials, etc.) through email!
• Pay your dues!
  - $30.00
  - Pay through PayPal (@baylorburst or baylorburst@gmail.com) or in cash at any of our meetings
  - Venmo @Jenitha-Patel (last 4 digits of ph#: 4414)
  - If none of these methods work, or you need financial assistance, email jenitha_patel1@baylor.edu
• Satisfy the points requirement every semester!

Participation in a variety of BURST events is required. You must earn 16 points per semester in the categories below in order to be an active member:

• 4 general events (general meetings, academic workshops)
• 4 journal clubs (discussions about a scientific article)
• 4 service hours (community service, can be with BURST or outside service)
• 4 social events (any of our socials)
• 1 special point (RID or HoT - research symposiums hosted by BURST)

See your current point totals

Bonut Points:
- Get points for your research involvement:
If you are involved with a research lab on campus, we offer 1 point in the category of your choice and will decrease your total point requirement! Email our secretary at gaby_helms1@baylor.edu with the name of your lab, your PI's name + email, and a 2-3 line description of your research!
- Get points for being on a committee! 
At the end of the semester you will be given 1 point in the category of your choice.

Apply for a Leadership Position

Leadership applications will be updated on this page once they become available!