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
  - If none of these methods work, or you need financial assistance, email our treasurer at 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:

• 7 general events (general meetings, social events, academic events)

• 4 journal clubs (discussions about a scientific article)

• 4 service hours (community service, can be with BURST or outside service)

• 1 special point (RID or HoT - research symposiums hosted by BURST)

See your current point totals

Get points for your research involvement:
If you are involved with a research lab on campus, we offer 4 points in categories of your choice and will decrease your total point requirement to 10! Email our secretary at medhini_kapa1@baylor.edu with the name of your lab, your PI's name + email, and a 2-3 line description of your research!

Apply for a Leadership Position

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

Here are the leadership positions you can apply for:

• Executive Member – lead a committee and directly plan events and programs for all BURST members (check out the "Executive Board" page for more info)

• Committee Member – become part of a team of students to host specific BURST events, all members are encouraged to serve on a committee!

  • BURST committees include: Scientia Editorial, Journal Club, Academic Events, Social Events, Special Events, Resources, Publicity, Fundraising, and Admin