Micro Zone - CASNR

Missouri Valley Branch American Society of Microbiology Regional Conference

Microbiology majors have an exciting opportunity to attend the Missouri Valley Branch ASM Regional Meeting at no cost! Don’t miss your chance to connect with scientists, share your work, and build your network. Contact the Microbiology Office at microbiology@unl.edu
to register.
* MBIO student registration deadline: February 22, 2026
* Poster abstract deadline: February 1, 2026
Contact the MBIO Office to volunteer!

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/mvbasm

Registration is now open. Register by Feb 22nd and we'll pay your registration fee!

UNL Microbiology Program to Cover Student Registration for MVB ASM Meeting

The UNL Microbiology Program is pleased to share that we will cover the cost of student registration and attendance at the Missouri Valley Branch American Society for Microbiology (MVB ASM) Meeting here on the UNL campus March 13 and 14 for eligible undergraduate students. These registration funds are generously provided by donors to the UNL Microbiology Excellence Fund, whose support helps expand academic and professional development opportunities for our students. Continue reading…

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

NVIBE Scholarship Series

NVIBE: Nexus of Virology, Immunology, and Bioengineering
speaker: Meghan A. Jackson, MPH and Terry Thiem, PhD
Overview & Insights from Your DOD UARC: NSRI Research Overview
Monday, February 2, 2026
12-1pm
MOLR 169 Continue reading…

More details at: https://virology.unl.edu/education-outreach/nvibe-scholarship-series/

Nebraska Abroad: Striving for Affordable Care in Costa Rica

Students will learn about the public-private model of healthcare and equity healthcare management and case studies of healthcare services & differences in healthcare systems between the US and Costa Rica.

More details at: https://rninneman2@unl.edu

Summer Science Program - 6 week Teaching Assistant Job

Summer Science Program International - TA Position

SSPI is currently on the hunt for some talented TAs to help guide our Summer Science Program participants over the summer. These are paid, 6-week, residential, research positions where the TAs help our senior instructors in the classroom, lab, and work with our Site Director to serve as RAs in the dorms. This is a very rewarding experience with a range of projects (Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Bacterial Genomics, and Cell Biology). Continue reading…

More details at: https://ssp.org/job-opportunities

Tori Kreikemeier, CASNR Advisor

Tori Kreikemeier, Academic Advisor for Microbiology in CASNR will be your contact for any questions or to assist you with any help you may need. You can contact her at 402.472.7046 or by emailing her at tkreikemeier2@unl.edu.

More details at: https://tkreikemeier2@unl.edu

UNMC Summer UG Research Program

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) offers a diverse array of summer undergraduate research programs across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, cancer research, pediatrics, public health, neurological sciences, and more. Continue reading…

More details at: https://student-university-of-nebraska-medical-center.outcomescrm.com/programs/kVvaCi

NSF-Funded Research for Undergraduates

The University of Iowa Department of Microbiology and Immunology invites applications to its long-running, NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Microbiology at the Host-Pathogen Interface. This 10-week summer program (May 25–July 31) places students in bacteriology, immunology, parasitology, or virology labs to complete intensive, independent research projects under the guidance of expert mentors. Continue reading…

More details at: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/503/opportunity/11473

Originally published January 27, 2026 - Submit an Item