The Graduate Student Association in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology aims to be an open, inclusive organization that provides opportunities for professional development and community service for all of its members.
MCbees are graduate students that are a part of or affiliated with the MCB department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The organization works to promote collaboration between members while providing opportunities to develop Outreach and Communication skills.
In the Community:
MCbees hold a variety of events throughout the year with a focus on outreach and community engagement.Every month, volunteers organize events at the Orpheum Children’s Museum, allowing visitors to the museum to gain a hands-on approach to a scientific activity. Additionally, MCbees host community events through their BioCafe series in partnership with the Champaign Public Library and Brain and Beer graduate student presentation series at Rigg’s Beer Company.
If you have any suggestions for other ways to get MCBees involved in the community, let us know by e-mailing us at mcbgsa@gmail.com, or contact one of the GSA board members listed below.