The graduate student associate BEAST (BioEngineering Association of STudents) helps students spread across two campuses and many labs stay focused and in communication.

Elected BEAST representatives serve as the student voice for academic affairs on the Bioengineering Executive Committee. BEAST also provides peer advising and mentoring, organizes students events such as new student orientation, social gatherings, parties, and sports, and provides an online resource for current students.

The BEAST website is a wiki for registered students, and requires a login: ucbeast.berkeley.edu