Peltier-Georgi Microbiology Scholarship
APPLICATIONS FOR THE PELTIER-GEORGI SCHOLARSHIPS DUE March 16, 2026
Graduating in Dec 2026 or later
MBIO Major
Completed Forms
Statement of Career Intentions
Resume
Transcripts
Due March 16, 2026
Milton E. Mohr Scholarship Opportunity
Criteria:
Graduate no sooner than May 2027
Accumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 full-time enrollment in Life Sciences
Applications Due Online by March 16, 2026.
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 25, 2026
Contact the MBIO Office to volunteer!
The Battle of the Food Scientists
This year’s theme is “Fermented Foods,” giving you the chance to showcase your creativity and innovation in a fun, supportive environment. Undergraduate and graduate students are highly encouraged to participate. Continue reading…
34th Annual Nebraska Center for Virology Retreat
The Nebraska Center for Virology (NCV) welcomes you to join its 34th Annual Virology Retreat on March 16, 2026. We are excited to rejoin our colleagues and host this year's Retreat at the East Campus Student Union in the Great Plains Room. As part of the tradition, students, faculty, and staff will present posters and/or give oral presentations throughout the day. Please join us for great science and great fun! Continue reading…
More details at: https://research.unl.edu/events/event_nuramp.php?EMSEventUUID=a886f6b8-93ab-435d-b0bf-ebbb89e268c2Bio Nebraska Foundation Scholarship
REACH Scholarship
The Bio Nebraska REACH Scholarship is designed to support and empower women who are nearing the completion of their undergraduate education in a bioscience-related field of study.
It provides financial assistance to students with at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or have more than 50 percent of credits needed for a degree in a two-year curriculum and need additional support to complete their degrees. Up to two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year to students enrolled at a Nebraska college, community college or university. Continue reading…
Upcoming Opportunities on Campus!
Food Science & Tech Research Symposium Apr 1
NVIBE - Data Management; Leslie Delserone (UNL Libraries) Apr 6
Nebraska Student Research Days Apr 6 - 10
Association for Women in Science Event Apr 7
Nebraska Plant Science Symposium Apr 7
Watch Micro Zone for more details! Continue reading…
REU Program - Microbiology of Low Oxygen Ecosystems (MLOxE) REU at Montana State
During the 10-week program, students will conduct lab, field, or computational research and participate in a range of activities. Activities will include team-building field trips, social outings with the REU cohort, educational and career development workshops, and networking designed to empower students to pursue science as a career. Continue reading…
More details at: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7204/opportunity/11496Tori 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.
Originally published March 3, 2026 -
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