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Finding Your Network Workshop & Prepare for Your Future - Sept 30

MARVEL Workshop.1.PNGMicrobiology Achievement through Research and Valuable Learning (MARVEL) Workshop - Finding Your Network
Friday, September 30, 2022, 3:00 - 5:00pm in the Goldenrod/Sunflower Suites, 3rd Floor of the UNL East Campus Union

Workshop Goal: This year's workshop includes a panel discussion followed by networking activities. You will develop an understanding of the core concept of networking, learn and map out ways to grow your network, and determine networking goals for the semester while mixing with undergraduates, graduates, staff & faculty.

UNL Microbiology Club is hosting a Social Networking Event at the same location directly following the MARVEL Activities. Continue reading…

More details at: https://microbiology.unl.edu/
 

Congratulations, Poster Presenter Award Winners!

Award Winners photos 2022.jpgThe winners of the 2nd Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium were Mr. Matthew Perry, School of Biological Sciences, Graduate Poster Presentation Award Titled: "Rhizosphere collection method to identify low abundant taxa within the rhizobiome" and Ms. Sukaina Al-Hamedi, Biochemistry, Undergraduate Poster Presentation Award Titled: "Optimization of two peroxidase activity assays to determine pro-inflammatory activities of innate immune cell populations".

Thank you to all who participated and attended our event!

More details at: https://microbiology.unl.edu/
 

Undergraduate research positions in the fungal ecology lab

Are you interested in microbiology, fungi, molecular biology, and/or plant pathogens?

Come join us at the newly established Quantitative Fungal Ecology Lab (http://www.fungalecology.com) in the Department of Plant Pathology. We are seeking undergraduate researchers to assist in general laboratory practices, from isolating fungal pathogens to preparing DNA for sequencing and processing of raw data.
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More details at: https://teddy.garcia@unl.edu
 

Fall 2022 Career Fair & Internship Fair

The Fall 2022 Career Fair gives you not one, not two, not three, but four days of networking with employers to learn about job and internship opportunities! Each day is designated to various career focus areas. All UNL students are able to attend each day of the Career Fair, if you wish. Candidates for most positions and internships are selected during the fall semester, so be sure to attend! Continue reading…

More details at: https://careers.unl.edu/preparing-for-career-fairs/
 

Nebraska Science Ambassador Program

The Nebraska Science Ambassadors Program (NESA) is an experiential learning program that will introduce students to basic principles of science communication, including online science communication and informal science education.

The program runs from Nov. 11 – Dec. 4 and will meet via Zoom each Friday from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. There is an in-person practicum experience on Dec. 4 at Morrill Hall in Lincoln, NE, with Eight-Legged Encounters, and then some survey participation after the Dec. 4 event. This program is perfect for juniors, seniors, or graduate students seeking to broaden their skillset before graduation.

Registration closes Nov. 7!

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More details at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJkWSeIVVCrR0LMLPO14K8mMP_CH-XDc7t9xw3zBFbt8OQHw/viewform
 

Katie Forrest, Academic Advisor - CASNR

Katie Forrest.jpgI serve as an Academic Advisor for the College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources. My role includes one-on-one academic advising, academic recovery coaching, graduation requirements, connecting students to campus and community resources, and supporting student success.
To make an appointment with me, please login to Student Success Hub (https://go.unl.edu/katieforrestappointment) . Another way you can reach me is through email, kforrest3@unl.edu, or by phone at 402-472-7046.

More details at: https://kforrest3@unl.edu
 
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