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)
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!