Micro Zone - CAS

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

Microbiology 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/

Experiential Learning Funds for Internships or Research - DEADLINE NOV 15

Students may apply for up to $1500 of funding that enables their participation in an internship or research opportunity. Funds may be used for transportation to the location of the opportunity, program fees or tuition, extra housing and food costs, conference participation, equipment, or any other reasonable expense necessary to participate. Deadline: November 15 for spring 2023 Continue reading…

More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/experiential-learning-funds-internships-and-research?fbclid=IwAR3tBEEHr-IHR1TdF1D3hKYSBHu_T_r21TvCDul58chas-Br4Dl05Tuvpok

SEMINAR OF INTEREST

September 21st @ 11:30pm-- Dr. Shin Haruta, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Microbial Functions Exerted by Interspecies Interactions: Learning from Thermophilic Microbial Communities in Hot Springs
In Person: E228 BEAD
Zoom Link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/99862928633

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More details at: https://unl.zoom.us/j/99862928633

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

Giant Algal Viruses Presentation - Microbiology Club Sponsored Event

Dr. James Van Etten, a distinguished virologist and National Academy of Sciences member working here at UNL, will give a presentation about his research on giant algal viruses.
Monday, October 24 2022 at 7:00 PM
Beadle Center Room E228

More details at: https://unl.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8503866

Congratulations, Poster Presenter Award Winners!

The 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/

RA Application for 2023-2024 Academic Year

• Application can be found at https://unl.erezlife.com/ or by visiting Handshake. Student would login with their UNL credentials to fill out the application and the application is notifying us of interest, no longer has essay questions as a part of it.
• The application will close on Monday, October 3, 2022
• Interviews will begin on October 4 and continue through October 28 Continue reading…

More details at: https://unl.erezlife.com/

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

Seminar of Interest

October 13
Dr. Yanbin Yin, Department of Food Science & Technology, UNL
"CAZyme bioinformatics enhances gut microbiome, agriculture, and bioenergy research"
Thursdays, 12:00-12:50 pm
In-Person located in FIC 277
Reception to follow in FIC 275

More details at: https://rvillarojas2@unl.edu

Leslie Gallagher, CAS Academic Career Advisor

Hello! I am happy to be joining the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advising team and excited to begin working with the undergraduate students pursuing the degree program in microbiology! I previously worked with undergraduate students in the Department of Statistics and have been a part of the advising community at UNL for nearly one year. Continue reading…

More details at: https://lgallagher3@unl.edu

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