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• Join Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the biology honor society
• Conduct research with faculty and participate in professional conferences
• Gain firsthand experience through an internship

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Biology Scholarship Contest - "Medical Mysteries: A Forensic Crime Scene"

Win a $1,000 scholarship! The competition is open to high school juniors and seniors who plan on majoring in biology at Stephens College.

Students attending the April 9-10 Open House will be presented with a case study and evidence that must be cataloged. By attending three 20-minute seminars, students will learn to analyze forensic data, including blood, fibers and hair. A visiting chemical engineer from Gates Corp., Dr. Karla Bier, will evaluate the presentations made based on the evidence collected. Participants will be graded on a group portion, a science portion, and a presentation.

An example case study starts out with:
On the evening of November 19, 2008, a call was placed to 911 saying a murder had taken place at a popular hunter's cabin resort in Lake Ozark, MO. Police arrive at the scene and find Caleb Smith in a pool of blood in the cabin...

Example cases:

• Hunting Lodge
• Meningitis
• Respiration/Digestion

Information on how the competition will be judged:

• Group Rubric
• Presentation Rubric
• Science Rubric

Contact Lois Bichler for details about the competition.