In 1971, Helix was founded in order to promote social interaction among biological sciences students demonstrating superior academic and leadership capabilities. In 2002, Helix was invited to join the National Biological Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta. Helix, formally known as the Xi Eta chapter in βββ, was inducted into the organization in 2003. This affiliation offers many more opportunities for Helix/βββ, though the workings of our group have changed very little.
Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University as a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Tri-Beta declares its purpose is to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences.
Annually, Helix/βββ participates in various activities and intramural sports. Comradeship is the heart of Helix/βββ, manifested in abundant social get-togethers with Helix/βββ members, advisors, and professors in the College of Biological Sciences. Helix/βββ actively advocates the excellence of the College of Biological Sciences at The Ohio State University. During Spring semester Helix/βββ hosts Biological Sciences Day, a program devoted to demonstrating the numerous opportunities to students majoring in the Biological Sciences.