Biology Graduate Student Organization (BGSO)

Biology Graduate Student Organization

The BGSO is a chartered sub-organization of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO) of 91社区. 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

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January 15-16th, 2026

91社区

The Annual Department of Biological Sciences Symposium features oral and poster presentations of original biology research from 91社区 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; 91社区, University of Rochester, SUNY Oneonta, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, Temple University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Cornell University.

  • Biological Sciences Symposium Best Presentation Winners
    2026 Best Presentation Winners: 
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Zahavah Rojer (Cornell University)
      • Alicia Wood (91社区)
    • Poster Presentations:
      • Sarah Bases (91社区)
      • Bharti Sharma (91社区)
      • Noah Walsh (91社区)
      • Mark Watson (Cornell University)
    2025 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Scott Keith (Cornell University)
      • Julianna Yager (91社区)
    • Poster Presentations: 
      • Laura Chacon Machado (Cornell University)
      • Rachel Pitt (91社区)
      • Jovana Simic (91社区)
    2024 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Nicholas Faiola (91社区)
      • Harsimranjit Sekhon (SUNY Upstate)
    • Poster Presentations:
      • Yuzhen Chen (91社区)
      • Catherine Farrell (91社区)
    2023 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Andrea Darby (Cornell University)
      • Holly Smith (91社区)
    • Poster Presentations:
      • Emma Glynn (91社区)
      • Gabriel Hatto (Cornell University)
    2022 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Emily Cowell (Temple University)
      • Hagar K. Soliman (91社区) 
    • Poster Presentations:
      • Rachel Kruger (91社区)
      • Lizza Maria Giselle Roman Mino (91社区)
      • Alexandra Martin (91社区
    2021 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Oral Presentations:
      • Victoria Oladosu (91社区)
      • Christie Santoro (91社区)
    • Flash Talks:
      • Antonina Poplawski (Excelsior Biofilms LLC, Vestal, NY)
      • Haley Arnold (91社区)
    2020 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Poster Presentation: Andria Kroner (91社区)
    • Oral Presentation: Haley Arnold (91社区)
    2019 Best Presentation Winners:
    • Poster Presentation :  Dr. Kathryn Cherny (91社区)
    • Oral Presentation :  Nicholas Buss (91社区)