Collegiate Academy
The Collegiate Academy represents the undergraduate constituency of the Texas Academy of Science. The Collegiate Academy works to promote research and scientific engagement at the undergraduate level. To this end, Collegiate Chapters may be established at Texas institutions and monetary awards are presented to assist in travel and reward undergraduates presenting in both oral and poster media at the annual meetings.
At the annual meetings, we have two categories of monetary awards presented to undergraduates:
1-First, second and third place awards for oral presentations
2-First, second and third place awards for poster presentations
2011 Award Winners can be found in the latest TAS Newsletter & in the Photo Gallery
All undergraduates submitting abstracts for either oral or poster presentations are automatically included in the competition. Judging occurs at the annual meeting as directed by each Section Chair (see Oral and Poster Judging Forms). Three judges will score each presentation and the winners are calculated through the average of the judges’ scores. We announce awards at the Friday night banquet. The winners (or a representative) must be present to accept the award.
Collegiate Chapters may be established at home institutions. The requirements include: a faculty sponsor who is a member of TAS, a minimum of 10 members (5 of whom must be TAS members) along with a Charter submitted to the Collegiate Counselors. Annual renewal is required. Activities of the Collegiate Chapters will be highlighted in the Texas Scientist (newsletter of the TAS) and each Chapter may submit receipts for reimbursement of expenses associated with attending the annual meetings (up to $400).
Inquires regarding the Collegiate Academy should be directed to:
Lynn McCutchen
Biology Department
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662
Email: lmccutch@kilgore.edu
Phone: 903-983-8649
