Beta Kappa Chi Annual Conference
Date/Time
3/29/2023 - 4/1/2023
See website for details
See website for details
Event Description
A BKX Centennial Celebration Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, and Celebrating the Future
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.
Please peruse the website at www.betakappachi.org
Host Institution: North Carolina A&T State University
Conference Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract Deadline: March 5, 2023 Submit a Presentation Abstract
Conference registration link: https://betakappachi.org/event-registration
Regular rate late registration (after
Undergraduate students $250.00 $275.00
Graduate students/faculty $300.00 $325.00
Hotel link: Beta Kappa Chi Annual Conference
Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park
5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Ph. 704-527-9650
Room Rates: $129.00 + 15.25% tax per night- Please book rooms now!!
The 78th Joint Annual Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Scientific Honor Society and the National Institute of Science (NIS) is scheduled for March 29th-April 1, 2023. The host site for this event is the luxurious Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park Hotel at 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. The 2023 theme is “A Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Centennial Celebration Honoring Our Past, Embracing the Present, and Celebrating the Future.”
This three and one-half day event will feature lectures from renowned scientists, innovative workshops, exhibits from national programs, a career exploration fair, and sundry competitive student research presentations where monetary awards and prizes will be given. New attractions will include a Science Quiz Bowl (HCASC style), breakfast round tables, and panel discussions that will highlight the students' competitive spirit. Along with monetary prizes, students will be awarded trophies and scholarships. Representation of students and faculty, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country, will be in attendance. Please submit abstracts and register for this event at www.betakappachi.org. The abstract submission deadline is March 5, 2023. Reservations for Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park should be made as soon as possible. Reserve your rooms as soon as possible.
A high school component for students from 9-12 grade has been incorporated for young scientists to present their posters at the hotel on Saturday morning. Students will be recognized for scholarly achievements; however, they must be registered to participate. The focus of this meeting is to provide a platform for graduate, undergraduate, and high school students to present scientific research findings from all STEM areas.
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society is a 100-year-old organization, initially established at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, in 1921, but chartered in 1923. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and advance scientific education through original investigation; the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied sciences. A common goal of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society (BKX) and the National Institute of Science (NIS) is to increase the number of well-trained scientists by providing academic support and research activities.
For further information, please contact Deadra James Mackie, National Executive Secretary at deadra_james@subr.edu,; or mzdjames@aol.com or call 225.771.4854.
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.
Please peruse the website at www.betakappachi.org
Host Institution: North Carolina A&T State University
Conference Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract Deadline: March 5, 2023 Submit a Presentation Abstract
Conference registration link: https://betakappachi.org/event-registration
Regular rate late registration (after
Undergraduate students $250.00 $275.00
Graduate students/faculty $300.00 $325.00
Hotel link: Beta Kappa Chi Annual Conference
Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park
5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Ph. 704-527-9650
Room Rates: $129.00 + 15.25% tax per night- Please book rooms now!!
The 78th Joint Annual Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Scientific Honor Society and the National Institute of Science (NIS) is scheduled for March 29th-April 1, 2023. The host site for this event is the luxurious Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park Hotel at 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217. The 2023 theme is “A Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Centennial Celebration Honoring Our Past, Embracing the Present, and Celebrating the Future.”
This three and one-half day event will feature lectures from renowned scientists, innovative workshops, exhibits from national programs, a career exploration fair, and sundry competitive student research presentations where monetary awards and prizes will be given. New attractions will include a Science Quiz Bowl (HCASC style), breakfast round tables, and panel discussions that will highlight the students' competitive spirit. Along with monetary prizes, students will be awarded trophies and scholarships. Representation of students and faculty, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country, will be in attendance. Please submit abstracts and register for this event at www.betakappachi.org. The abstract submission deadline is March 5, 2023. Reservations for Sonesta Charlotte Executive Park should be made as soon as possible. Reserve your rooms as soon as possible.
A high school component for students from 9-12 grade has been incorporated for young scientists to present their posters at the hotel on Saturday morning. Students will be recognized for scholarly achievements; however, they must be registered to participate. The focus of this meeting is to provide a platform for graduate, undergraduate, and high school students to present scientific research findings from all STEM areas.
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society is a 100-year-old organization, initially established at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, in 1921, but chartered in 1923. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and advance scientific education through original investigation; the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied sciences. A common goal of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society (BKX) and the National Institute of Science (NIS) is to increase the number of well-trained scientists by providing academic support and research activities.
For further information, please contact Deadra James Mackie, National Executive Secretary at deadra_james@subr.edu,; or mzdjames@aol.com or call 225.771.4854.
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