Annemieke A. Martino, of Woodbury, Selected for Biology Honorary Society at St. Lawrence University

2013 Oct 24

Annemieke A. Martino, of Woodbury, has been selected for membership in the St. Lawrence University chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honorary society. Martino, who is a member of the class of 2015 and a biology major at St. Lawrence, graduated from Newtown High School.

To be eligible for membership, a student must have an overall grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.25, have completed four biology courses and have earned a 3.5 GPA in those courses. The biology major is one of the most popular programs at St. Lawrence.

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.