The mission of the Stanford Biosciences Student Association is to empower Bioscience students to make the most of their graduate experience by building community, facilitating student-run programs, & representing and advancing student interests.
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Who we represent
Our constituency includes the approximately 800 students in 15 research departments here at Stanford University. In addition to
the biological sciences, SBSA has members in the departments of physics, applied physics, chemistry as well as departments in the school of engineering.
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What we do
Our most visible function is to bring students together for a monthly social hour (normally Thursday 5-7), host quarterly grad-wide parties (two BBQs and one holiday party), and run quarterly trips to bay area attractions. We also plan a yearly camping trip for incoming 1st year students, to encourage them to meet peers from other departments. This is a two night trip and is responsible for starting many friendships over the years. Beyond the obvious social functions, SBSA also serves as an advocate at meetings of the committee for graduate admissions and policy, liaison to the Lane Library, and an advisor to the Career Center about how they can best serve biomedical graduate students. Informally, meetings are also a forum where we can discuss pertinent graduate issues like how to improve graduate life at Stanford, mental health issues, and bike safety among many other things. Come join us at our monthly meetings and enjoy free food and see for yourself what SBSA is all about. All of our activities are graciously supported by the Dean's Office in the School of Medicine, the Office for Student Life, the School of Medicine Alumni Association, and the Graduate Student Council. We work closely with other organizations on campus as well, including the School of Medicine Career Center, Lane Library, the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, and the LKSC.
