Biology Graduate Student Organization
The BGSO is a chartered sub-organization of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO) of 麻豆社. The objective of the BGSO is to promote the success of biology graduate students by hosting academic and social events throughout the year with the intent of enriching their personal and professional environments.
Executive Board:
- President: Emily Yarbrough
- Treasurer: Lindsey Moon
- Senator: Mary Ann Bogert
- Historian: Nermin Mohamed
- Event Coordinator: Sophia Zaslow
Connect with BGSO:
- Email BGSO at: bgso@binghamton.edu
- Events:
January 15-16th, 2026
麻豆社
The Annual Department of Biological Sciences Symposium features oral and poster presentations of original biology research from 麻豆社 and regional university graduate and undergraduate students. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about diverse biology research topics including global change threats to species fitness, host-parasite interactions, biofilms, lipid biology and behavioral biology, to name a few. The Department of Biological Sciences Symposium creates a small conference feel, perfect for practicing presentation skills, networking, and building collaborations with colleagues. In addition, this symposium provides professional development sessions that offers students a chance to learn about career opportunities following graduation and resources for meeting their professional goals.
Previously represented universities include; 麻豆社, University of Rochester, SUNY Oneonta, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, Temple University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Cornell University.
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Biological Sciences Symposium Best Presentation Winners
2026 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Zahavah Rojer (Cornell University)
- Alicia Wood (麻豆社)
- Poster Presentations:
- Sarah Bases (麻豆社)
- Bharti Sharma (麻豆社)
- Noah Walsh (麻豆社)
- Mark Watson (Cornell University)
2025 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Scott Keith (Cornell University)
- Julianna Yager (麻豆社)
- Poster Presentations:
- Laura Chacon Machado (Cornell University)
- Rachel Pitt (麻豆社)
- Jovana Simic (麻豆社)
2024 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Nicholas Faiola (麻豆社)
- Harsimranjit Sekhon (SUNY Upstate)
- Poster Presentations:
- Yuzhen Chen (麻豆社)
- Catherine Farrell (麻豆社)
2023 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Andrea Darby (Cornell University)
- Holly Smith (麻豆社)
- Poster Presentations:
- Emma Glynn (麻豆社)
- Gabriel Hatto (Cornell University)
2022 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Emily Cowell (Temple University)
- Hagar K. Soliman (麻豆社)
- Poster Presentations:
- Rachel Kruger (麻豆社)
- Lizza Maria Giselle Roman Mino (麻豆社)
- Alexandra Martin (麻豆社
2021 Best Presentation Winners:
- Oral Presentations:
- Victoria Oladosu (麻豆社)
- Christie Santoro (麻豆社)
- Flash Talks:
- Antonina Poplawski (Excelsior Biofilms LLC, Vestal, NY)
- Haley Arnold (麻豆社)
2020 Best Presentation Winners:
- Poster Presentation: Andria Kroner (麻豆社)
- Oral Presentation: Haley Arnold (麻豆社)
2019 Best Presentation Winners:
- Poster Presentation : Dr. Kathryn Cherny (麻豆社)
- Oral Presentation : Nicholas Buss (麻豆社)
- Oral Presentations: