What are Committees?
The majority of BSSA's events is planned by its six committees. Each committee, consisting of two co-chairs and their selected committee members, plans their own set of events throughout the year. We highly encourage you to apply to become a committee member as you have the unique opportunity of getting to know a smaller group of BSSA members more closely and play an active role in developing events for other UCSD students to enjoy. Every committee has an application process, so please contact the respective Committee Co-Chairs for more information on how to join!
Applications typically open early-mid Fall Quarter, and Committee Members are selected by the end of the quarter. Please keep an eye out for 2025-2026 applications here!
Our Committees
Annual Events
Mentorship
Publicity
Annual Events
Mentorship
Publicity
Volunteer
Peer Networking
Professional Development
Annual Events
Annual Events Committee plans BSSA's largest, yearly events such as the Professional Student Mixer, Research Roundup, Earth Day, and End of the Year Banquet. These events often attract many students beyond the BSSA community, making them a pleasure for all of campus to enjoy.
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To join Annual Events Committee, please use the link below!
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Mentorship
Mentorship Committee plans events that are catered to helping students (like freshmen and transfers) transition to UCSD with events like campus scavenger hunts and What I Wish I Had Known. It also hosts BSSA's Mentor-Mentee Program, which pairs underclassmen with more experienced upperclassmen so they are empowered with the comfort of having a person to guide them throughout their year.
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To join Mentorship Committee, please use the link below!
Publicity
Publicity Committee is BSSA's creative hub, home to members who enjoy design and photography. With their hard work, our events are aesthetically advertised on campus and Facebook as well as taking photos to encapture the spirit of our BSSA events.
Volunteer
Volunteer Committee organizes a plethora of community service events in the local San Diego area -- connecting students with on- and off-campus opportunities. They have previously partnered with the Feeding San Diego Food Bank, the San Diego Humane Society, the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, and Surfrider.
Peer Networking
Peer Networking Committee aims to create a welcoming and friendly BSSA community with fun events so members can get to know each other. They host multiple food runs, board game nights, inter-committee socials, and more!
Professional Development
The Professional Development Committee (PDC) empowers students to develop themselves professionally with the careers in life science event, various workshops that help students create resumes, master interview skills, practice public speaking, and more!
