UNL Microbiology Research Symposium
The Microbiology Achievement through Research and Valuable Experiential Learning (MARVEL) started in 2021 with the goal of supporting the academic success and building community for undergraduate students in the Microbiology Program at UNL. The MARVEL Program organizes two events annually including a workshop and the UNL Microbiology Research Symposium each fall semester.
The 5th Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium is scheduled for Friday, December 5th, 2025 in the Nebraska Union on UNL City Campus. The keynote speakers will begin at 3pm in the Swanson Auditorium followed by undergraduate, graduate and post doc poster presentations in the Centennial Ballroom at 4pm until 6pm. Light refreshments will be furnished. Register to attend: https://microbiology.unl.edu/marvel/unl-microbiology-research-symposium/.
This year's keynote speakers are:
Dr. Gemma Reguera, Associate Professor - Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences of Michigan State University.
Dr. Lindsey Crawford, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Volunteer opportunity for staff: https://go.unl.edu/mbiosymposiumvolunteer
The Microbiology Program at UNL offers a world-class education by exploring the fundamental principles of microbial life and providing hands-on training through research and experiential learning. The program prepares students for interdisciplinary careers in microbiology, equipping graduates to apply their knowledge across diverse industries, including health and medicine, food, agriculture, energy, and the environment.
Vision:
The Microbiology Program is an interdisciplinary cross-college program that integrates faculty across the University of Nebraska—Lincoln campus to:
1. Educate and train a technically skilled workforce competent with professionally defined core concepts that enable students to develop a successful career in Microbiology.
2. Provide experiential learning opportunities for UNL students in Microbiology across a broad area of careers.
3. Facilitate student interactions with faculty across colleges at the UNL through curricular and extracurricular activities.
More details at: https://microbiology.unl.edu/marvel/unl-microbiology-research-symposium/