Organizations
Alpha Epsilon Delta
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) has today become the world's largest honor society exclusively serving pre-medical education, with a membership exceeding 124,000 in 174 chapters nationwide.
American Medical Student Association
The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.
Contacts:
President: Alex Stahura
Vice President: John Hahn
Budget: Chase Andrus
Secretary: Andrew Antonetti
Philanthropy: Keldrick Averhart
Applications: Chapter Membership
Marine Ecology Research Society (M.E.R.S.)
The Marine Ecology Research Society of UWF promotes ecophysiological research amongst the undergraduate and graduate students of the University of West Florida. M.E.R.S. encourages students to explore the scientific community outside of the University of West Florida, and to interact with and educate the community regarding issues pertaining to science and the environment.
Membership of M.E.R.S. will be granted to students of UWF who meet the following criteria.
- The student must be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at UWF.
- The student must be an upstanding student with respect to grades and department participation.
- The student must be actively pursuing research in the field of marine ecophysiology or a related sub discipline.
Contacts:
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wayne A. Bennett
President: Ryan Saylor
Vice President: Lois O'Boyle
Secretary: TBA
Treasurer: Justin Speaks
Public Relations: Karen Cravero
Historian: TBA
Phi Sigma
Biological Sciences Honor Society
Gamma Omicron Chapter
Purpose
To further the biological sciences by aiding researchers in their quest for knowledge, to gather biology students to share their interest in the life sciences and take part in community activities, and present students with travel grants so they can share their knowledge with other scientists.
Membership Requirements
National Chapter - 3.00gpa
Local Chapter - 2.50gpa
National Dues - $50 one time fee
Local Dues - $15 per year
Contact
Faculty Advisor: Dr. George L. Stewart - gstewart@uwf.edu
Applications
See Steve Celestial in Building 58, Room 62I - scelestial@uwf.edu
For more information visit the national organization website at http://www.phisigmasociety.org
Pre-Pharmacy Society
The Pre-Pharmacy Society was created for students interested in Pharmacy as a profession. The Society serves as a focus for activities related to the field of Pharmacy and for opportunities to network with schools of Pharmacy and other students with similar interests.
Contacts:
President: Matt Savoie
Vice-President: Rebecca Baker
Treasurer: Kimberly Chisholm
HR Chair: Steven Bingert
Secretary: TBA
For questions regarding membership please contact Matt Savoie
Pre-Veterinary Society
The Pre-Veterinary Society was created for all Pre-Veterinary students and any other student interested in Animal Science. The purposes of the Society are:
- to promote the interest in veterinary medicine among students;
- to provide every member of this organization with information in regards to his/her chosen field in Animal Science;
- to encourage interaction with students of similar interests to that of this organization;
- to provide service to this University and its surrounding community;
- to allow for the opportunity of more experience in the Animal Science field through service and internship;
- to assist one another in anything required to the academic success of every member
- to provide social functions for the members of this organization
Contacts:
President: Alfredo Ramos
Vice-President: Tanya Cronin
Secretary: Stephanie Hinton
Treasurer: Jennifer Kunisch
Historian: Jenny Larson
Internet Chair: Dana Johnson
Activities Chair: Zabrina Fuentes
For questions regarding membership please contact Alfredo Ramos
Micro Society
The University of West Florida Student Chapter of the Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology was organized by Graduate students Abidemi Ajidahun and Kristen Hellein. Both are members of the National ASM and of the Southeastern Branch of ASM. They wrote a 
detailed constitution patterned after that of the SEB, which received approval from the UWF Division of Student Affairs. The UWF- ASM is now a “Registered Student Organization in the Academic Category.” The SEB-ASM executive committee met at Auburn University on Saturday 10 November 2007 to vote on the acceptability of the UWF-ASM as a recognized student branch. The UWF-ASM was approved and the Southeastern Branch will be sending their decision and a show of support to the National ASM, where the organization is to be voted on in June in the final step to becoming a nationally recognized student chapter.
ASM is largest single-subject scientific organization in the world, and one of the most-influential scientific organizations in the U.S. Recognition of UWF-ASM is indeed a high accomplishment. Members of UWF-ASM may apply for travel support to attend meetings, fellowships, and have access to many other member privileges. Members are provided with many volunteer opportunities and job opportunities that become available in the field of microbiology. Anyone with an interest in microbiology, regardless of their major, is eligible to join the organization.
Contacts:
President: Lauren Ayers
Vice President: Elizabeth Kennedy
Secretary: Scott Shaw
Treasurer: Melissa Overton
Fisheries Club
The UWF Fisheries Club is designed to promote fisheries and marine conservation locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, and to encourage UWF students to investigate fisheries conservation outside UWF. We hold regular meetings, host speakers from around the region, take part in local volunteer efforts, and encourage participation in professional societies. The Fisheries Club also facilitates undergraduate and graduate research both on UWF’s campus and via partnerships with government agencies in the region.
Contacts:
Faculty Advisor - Dr. William Patterson
President - TBA
Vice-president - TBA
Secretary - TBA
Treasurer - TBA