Student Groups

Connect with others who share similar interests through science-focused student groups.

  • Faculty Association: represents all undergraduate science students
  • Departmental Associations: focus on events in a specific area of study
  • Science Groups: promote science within the community
  • Student Projects: compete with student groups from other Universities to solve a specific problem
  • Eureka: U of A Science Undergraduate Research Journal

Check out BearsDen, to help find clubs and groups that meet your interests.

FACULTY ASSOCIATION:

ISSS: Interdepartmental Science Students Society

As an Undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science, you're automatically a member of the Interdepartmental Science Students Society! The ISSS (pronounced "ICE") is an organization run entirely by students. They exist to provide useful services and fun events to the science community. This includes the provision of microwaves in science buildings, locker rentals, science-specific orientation, and other science community building events. They're also the official voice of students to the Faculty of Science. Visit the ISSS office in CCIS 1-150.

DEPARTMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS:

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
IMINSA - Immunology and Infection Students' Association Represents students in the Immunology and Infection Honors/Specialization programs and facilitates community engagement on issues pertaining to immunology and infection. Contact: iminsa@ualberta.ca
MBSA - Molecular Biology Student Association For undergraduate and graduate students interested in molecular biology. Contact: mbsa@ualberta.ca
OBS - Organization of Botany Students For undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about plants. Contact: obs@ualberta.ca
UofAPS - University of Alberta Paleontological Society
 Strive to promote understanding and interest in all fields of palaeontology, systematics and evolution.
Contact: uofaps@ualberta.ca
University of Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society For students interested in current topics in wildlife science. Provide educational opportunities and prepare student members for a future in the wildlife profession. Contact: uactws@ualberta.ca
Zoomaniacs - Animal Biology
 Organize & facilitate academic and social events for students in Animal Biology programs and for general Biological Science students. Contact: zuazec@ualberta.ca

 

CHEMISTRY
CSA - Chemistry Students' Association
 To connect students in chemistry with other students, faculty, industry, and other resources to make the most of their experience at the University of Alberta. Contact: chemsa@ualberta.ca

 

COMPUTING SCIENCE
UACS - Undergraduate Association of Computing Science
 Represent the students of Computing Science with the Department of Computing Science. All students registered in a CMPUT course are member of UACS and eligible to run for most executive positions. Contact: uacs@uacs.ca

 

EARTH & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
P.S. Warren Undergraduate Geological Society
 For students interested in geology. Contact: psw@ualberta.ca

 

MATHEMATICAL & STATISTICAL SCIENCES
MSS - Mathematical Sciences Society For undergraduate students interested in mathematics.
Contact: mss@math.ualberta.ca

 

PHYSICS
UPS - Undergraduate Physics Society

Work to improve the experience of undergraduate students in all the degree programs that are related to physics.
Contact: ups@ualberta.ca 

 

PSYCHOLOGY
UPA - Undergraduate Psychology Association
 Inform students about psychology and potential career opportunities. Contact: upa@ualberta.ca

 

Science Student Projects

U OF A IGEM (TEAM RE.COLI)

Compete a the annual iGEM competition held at MIT in Boston. Open to all undergraduate student from diverse backgrounds with various interests. Visit the website or email Dr. Mike Ellison.

EUREKA

Eureka is a student-founded and student-run initiative whose mission is to promote the world class undergraduate research done in the faculty of science. This journal offers undergraduate scientists the unique opportunity to share their discoveries with the scientific world, while learning the peer review process. Most undergraduate students do not get to experience the publication process as part of their scientific education.

Eureka is an educational institution, with a diverse team of reviewers from many scientific backgrounds. Through clear, effective scientific writing students will be able to work together with faculty members to promote University of Alberta science. Visit the website or email eureka@ualberta.ca.

Other Science Student Groups

Science FUNdamentals

Volunteer to promote interest in science to elementary school students using exciting in-class demos. Organization driven by students who have a passion for learning & community. Contact:
info@sciencefundamentals.ca

University of Alberta Nanotechnology Group

Engages students in a variety of nano-related activities - design projects, outreach programs, academic research, entrepreneurial pursuits and networking with local industry. Contact:
nanotech@ualberta.ca

Neuroscience Students' Association

Fosters the undergraduate neuroscience community at the University of Alberta. A resource base for socials, volunteer opportunities, and academic contacts, among other things. Contact:
neuro@ualberta.ca