Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) has today become the world's largest honor society exclusively serving pre-medical education, with a membership exceeding 124,000 in 174 chapters nationwide.
Marine Ecology Research Society (M.E.R.S.) The Marine Ecology Research Society of UWF promotes ecophysiological research amongst the undergraduate and graduate students of the University of West Florida. M.E.R.S. encourages students to explore the scientific community outside of the University of West Florida, and to interact with and educate the community regarding issues pertaining to science and the environment.
Membership of M.E.R.S. will be granted to students of UWF who meet the following criteria.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wayne A. Bennett - wbennett@uwf.edu
President: Eric Tauchman - ect5@students.uwf.edu
Vice President: Laura Enzor - lae4@students.uwf.edu
Secretary: Jessica Spurgeon - kjs21@students.uwf.edu
Treasurer: Joni Barreda - jeb38@students.uwf.edu
Public Relations: Theresa Dabruzzi - tfd2@students.uwf.edu
Historian: Natalie Storey - nms17@students.uwf.edu
Phi Sigma
Biological Sciences Honor Society
Gamma Omicron Chapter
Purpose
To further the biological sciences by aiding researchers in their quest for knowledge, to gather biology students to share their interest in the life sciences and take part in community activities, and present students with travel grants so they can share their knowledge with other scientists.
Membership Requirements
National Chapter - 3.00gpa
Local Chapter - 2.50gpa
National Dues - $50 one time fee
Local Dues - $15 per year
Contact
Faculty Advisor: Dr. George L. Stewart - gstewart@uwf.edu
Applications
See Steve Celestial in Building 58, Room 62I - scelestial@uwf.edu
For more information visit the national organization website at http://www.phisigmasociety.org
The Pre-Pharm Society was created for students interested in Pharmacy as a profession. The Society serves as a focus for activities related to the field of Pharmacy and for opportunities to network with schools of Pharmacy and other students with similar interests.
Officers for the pre-pharmacy society are:
President: Nicole Otte
Vice-President: Mario Lett
Secretary: Hien Nguyen
For questions regarding membership please contact Hien Nguyen at hnn3@students.uwf.edu
For all other questions please contact Nicole Otte at nvo1@students.uwf.edu or Mario Lett at mal25@students.uwf.edu
The University of West Florida Student Chapter of the Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology was organized by Graduate students Abidemi Ajidahun and Kristen Hellein. Both are members of the National ASM and of the Southeastern Branch of ASM. They wrote a 
detailed constitution patterned after that of the SEB, which received approval from the UWF Division of Student Affairs. The UWF- ASM is now a “Registered Student Organization in the Academic Category.” The SEB-ASM executive committee met at Auburn University on Saturday 10 November 2007 to vote on the acceptability of the UWF-ASM as a recognized student branch. The UWF-ASM was approved and the Southeastern Branch will be sending their decision and a show of support to the National ASM, where the organization is to be voted on in June in the final step to becoming a nationally recognized student chapter.
ASM is largest single-subject scientific organization in the world, and one of the most-influential scientific organizations in the U.S. Recognition of UWF-ASM is indeed a high accomplishment. Members of UWF-ASM may apply for travel support to attend meetings, fellowships, and have access to many other member privileges. Members are provided with many volunteer opportunities and job opportunities that become available in the field of microbiology. Anyone with an interest in microbiology, regardless of their major, is eligible to join the organization.
The UWF Fisheries Club is designed to promote fisheries and marine conservation locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, and to encourage UWF students to investigate fisheries conservation outside UWF. We hold regular meetings, host speakers from around the region, take part in local volunteer efforts, and encourage participation in professional societies. The Fisheries Club also facilitates undergraduate and graduate research both on UWF’s campus and via partnerships with government agencies in the region.
