Hello members! We hope you have been having a great semester so far.
Since you have been studying so hard for midterms, we would like to invite YOU to join us for the first Phi Sigma meeting of the Fall 2010 semester!

Here are the details of the social:  
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 
Time: 7-8 PM 
Place: ZHS 163  
Food: Vistango's (pasta - yum!)  
Activities:
1. Introduction to USC Phi Sigma
2. Present research opportunities YOU can take advantage of
3. Introduce Phi Sigma membership applications
4. Play icebreakers to get to know one another
 
In addition to our social, we would like to encourage you to attend Beyond Books - a research banquet hosted by the USC Academic Culture Assembly (ACA). You will dine (for free!) in Town & Gown with research professors from your field of study, so you can ask your questions about research and science on a personal basis. Not to mention, you may even get the chance to find a research position in a lab. This event will take place on October 18 from 7-9 pm, but you need to RSVP at [email protected] and don't forget to wear business casual attire. For more information, you can find the event announcement on the USC Natural Sciences Blog.

Finally, a sneak preview of our first general meeting: on Thursday, October 14, our guest speaker will be Dr. Dave Caron, who will be presenting on "Marine Microbiology at the Forefront of Environmental Research." In addition to his current research topics in marine biology, he will be stressing the importance of doing research as an undergraduate. Free food will be provided as well! :]

Fight On!
Phi Sigma

Hello everyone! The involvement fair went great! We created an awesome poster for our booth, detailing the history and main objectives of Phi Sigma. Judy, Janet, and Christine spoke to students about the club, gave out candy, and nearly 60 people majoring in fields ranging from biophysics to accounting signed up!! We are so excited for this coming year. Thanks so much for showing your interest in Phi Sigma! Pictures are posted in the Photo Gallery.

Can't wait to see you all soon!
Phi Sigma

Here is some information about plans for Phi Sigma at USC this fall:

First off, welcome to our all-new blog! Here you can find pictures, announcements about events, summaries of meetings, and a discussion board where you can ask any questions you may have.

You may also find out about our events (and many others) on the BISC Natural Sciences Blog here.

Second, we are starting to plan the first Phi Sigma general meeting & social, and contacting professors to be our special guests for the general meetings.

Please fill out the dates and times that would be most convenient meeting times for you, as well as comment on speakers or fields you're interested in hearing from, at this link!

Third, we will be sending out Associate and Full membership information soon. We hope you will become involved and join us in Phi Sigma this semester. We look forward to having you on board!

Finally, we have a research opportunity available for you!! There is an URGENT need to fill this position! If you would like more information about the lab atmosphere, you may direct your questions to Judy Chen at: [email protected]

Here is some more information about the research opportunity:

Position: Research Assistant

Type of employment: Volunteer

Department: Psychology

Study description: Male RA’s are needed for help with laboratory study in a clinical health psychology laboratory. RA’s must have availability on Monday and Wednesday. Please email contact personnel for more information.

Job Duties: The RA will assist with running subjects through new laboratory study.

Qualifications: Genuine interest in research opportunity in psychology lab

Time commitment: 8 hours a week

Location: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM) building

Contact: Karan Singh ([email protected])

Fight On!
Phi Sigma