Being a member of Beta Mu Epsilon signifies that one has a GPA of 3.5 or above, is in Major Sequence, is committed to promoting BME in the community through acts of service and outreach, and most importantly, has demonstrated extraordinary character.

What we do
    Beta Mu Epsilon holds five meetings each semester.  At each meeting the members hear from industry leaders, fellow students, grad school representatives and corporate recruiters.  In addition, members engage in peer mentorship opportunities, social events and service events.  Lastly, members and officers make trips to local and regional high schools with the purpose of educating about and encouraging students to consider futures in technical majors with special emphasis on biomedical engineering.

    The purpose of our organization is twofold: first, to encourage students to think their personal future and the future of the biomedical industry, and second, to students to think about the legacy they are leaving.  We want, with our actions, to make our school and our community better places, and thereby encourage career and character development.

How to become a member
There are two types of membership in Beta Mu Epsilon, conditional and active.

    Students who are undergraduate students in Biomedical Engineering Department are given a chance to apply, given that their GPA is greater than 3.5 and they are already in their Major Sequence. The application is free, but upon the acceptance to the society student will have to pay a one time membership fee of $50. Invitations for application are extended in the fall semester based on transcripts from the previous spring. Those members accepted are given conditional status and must attend all official meetings and complete service and social requirements set by the society, as well as pay the one time lifetime fee for organization dues and submit a resume.

    After one semester, conditional members are considered for active membership by secret ballot vote by existing active members, including officers.

    Active members are required to attend 3/5 general meetings, participate in service and social events, and submit a current resume.

    Should the cumulative GPA of an active member fall below 3.5, the articles governing probation, as outlined in the constitution, come into effect.

    For more details concerning Beta Mu Epsilon's requirements for membership, please review the constitution.

History
    Founded in 2003 by a group of 16 students, Beta Mu Epsilon serves as the honor society for the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Texas at Austin.

    With goals to promote leadership, mentorship, and achievement, the organization serves to develop our highly qualified members both in terms of their academics and their character.

Department of Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Founded 2003

2/5/2008