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The Chapman ACS student affiliate chapter is an organization for undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors. Members participate in a wide range of programs and activities that enhance their college experience and prepare them for successful careers. More info...

AMSA has become known for being the place for students to not only learn about current issues but also to do something about them. The Chapman University Chapter engages in community service, has guest speakers, sponsors a day-long conference for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, arranges for tours of local medical schools, and has some social events. More info...

Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 520 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

TriBeta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University--the Alpha Chapter--by Dr. Frank G. Brooks and a group of his students. The idea of an honor and professional society for biology students spread rapidly and by 1925, the society was a national organization. Biennial national conventions of student and faculty members began in that year and in 1930 the society journal, BIOS, began publication of student research, articles of interest to biologists and society news. As the society grew, it was divided into regional and district groups, each of which holds a convention annually. At the heart of every district and national meeting are student research papers presented in the style of graduate meetings. Awards are given for outstanding individual and chapter accomplishment.

Individual membership in TriBeta is through a chapter on the campus of a four-year accredited college or university. There are now more than 406 chapters offering their members activities and experiences that enrich and extend but do not duplicate the primary requirements for the biology major. The national constitution provides a framework for chapter activities, but each chapter is free to function in accordance with its own needs and school philosophy. Chapter programs typically include guest speakers, reports of research by members and department faculty, field trips, maintenance of collections, community service and social gatherings. Most chapters have a lounge or office on campus. A faculty advisor provides continuity and experience to the student members.

Last year, our chapter was inducted in March. We did two service events- organized a "kids corner" for the Purple Stride Pancreatic Cancer Action Network walk-a-thon in which we had children do fun science experiments. We also had middle school students from the Project Hope Homeless school come spend one morning on campus doing science experiments and learning about going to college. We also showcased the movie, "Naturally Obessed- the making of a scientist." That movie was followed by a panel discussion. This academic year, we plan on having many service oriented events as well as information sessions on getting involved in summer reserch fellowships. We will also continue to host study sessions for students taking science courses at Chapman.

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The Argyros School of Business and Economics (ASBE) and the Economic Science Institute (ESI) both do research in Experimental Economics, which provide interesting opportunities for Mathematics and Computer Science majors, and Game Development Minors in the Schmid College of Science & Technology.

Economics Systems research is done using multiplayer networked computer games.  Students can sign up to play these games at the Economic Science Institute. Participants can earn money playing these games, and the amount earned is determined by how well participants do.  The games are typical simulations of economic market situations - applications of a branch of mathematics known as Game Theory.

If you want to learn Game Theory, you can take ECON 481: Economic Systems Design.  This class counts as an elective for the Mathematics major and also for the Game Development minor. Students who excel in this class can qualify for jobs as Game Development programmers for the Economics Science Institute or the School of Business and Economics, which could be a full time summer job or a part time job during the school year. Interested students should visit the Economic Science Institute and sign up to play, then enroll in ECON 481 for the fall semester.

Earn a minor in Game Development Programming and have a leg up in one of the fastest growing multi-billion dollar industries.

Global Brigades has mobilized thousands of university students and professionals thorough nine skill-based service programs to improve the quality of life in under-resourced countries.

Global Medical Brigades (GMB)

Amanda Jacobson & Jessey Francies
Chapman Medical Brigades Co-Presidents
chapmanmedical@globalbrigades.org

Global Medical Brigades is a student run organization that participates in raising funds, collecting medicines and recruiting doctors and students for an annual mission to Honduras.

GMB develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare.  Each community that we partner with receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops.  follow-up and community health worker training empower local leader to perpetuate a consistent level of health care.

Global Public Health Brigades (GPHB)

Simrit Singh
Chapman Public Health Brigades President
singh113@mail.chapman.edu

PHB decreases life threatening diseases by improving home infrastructure and providing public health education .  PHB volunteers work side-by-side with community members to improve the overall infrastructure within the home through the construction of four projects: eco-stoves, latrines, water storage units and concrete floors.

Global Water Brigades (GWB)

Danielle Davidson
Chapman Water Brigades President
david120@mail.chapman.edu

GWB designs and implements water systems to prevent communicable illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water.  In-country team members work with water experts and community leaders to design large scale water systems for the entire community.  Once the water system is blueprinted, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to implement and provide the education for maintenance through the creation of "community water councils".

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Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications. More info...

The Tabletop Games Guild at Chapman brings students together to participate in a collaborative gaming environment, encouraging competitive gameplay for those interested in:

• D&D 3.5
• D&D 4th edition
• Pathfinder
• Star Wars Saga
• Paranoia 2nd Edition
• Shadowrun

Meetings primarily utillize board games, though there are RPG groups that use the meeting times to hold sessions occasionally. Some students have expressed interest in TCGs, such as Magic the Gathering, or miniatures games, such as Warhammer and are looking for more people interested in Magic or Warhammer 40K.

Tabletop Games Guild meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in DeMille 101.

For more information, contact Trent (T.J.) Thomas at thoma168@mail.chapman.edu