The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is the largest, professional conference for minority students, including those with disabilities and US military veterans, encouraging them to pursue advanced training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This year ABRCMS will be held in Tampa, Florida on November 9-12. ABRCMS is currently accepting abstract […]
Tag: microbiology
Summer Internship Opportunity with Former MCB Graduate Student
Erik Reed, an MCB PhD alum, is filling the role of Site Microbiologist at AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Facility in Frederick, MD. He is looking for a junior/senior microbiology (or MCB) major to work as a simmer intern (anticipated June 7th start date), who understands bacterial physiology and ecology. The company will pay for housing and […]
Applied Molecular Biotechnology Graduate Program
Gain experience and skills needed in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with the University of Massachusetts Amherst one year Microbiology M.S Program in Applied Molecular Biotechnology. The program offers: State-of-the-art laboratory training Independent applied research projects Biotech industry internship opportunities Application deadline is December 20. Applicants are not required to take the GRE. You can find […]
Undergraduate Research Position Available
Dr. Steven Blanke’s lab (Department of Microbiology) is currently seeking an undergraduate student to work on a project which investigates the mechanism by which Helicobacter pylori manipulates host metabolism and immune response in order to survive in the harsh gastric environment. Interested students should be in their Sophomore/Junior year and must be able to work summers. Research experience is preferred […]
New MCB Certificate Programs Available
The School of MCB is excited to announce two NEW certificate programs for our students. MCB Certificate in Microbiology The Certificate in Microbiology option allows MCB undergraduate majors to receive recognition for completing coursework providing a foundational understanding of the discipline of microbiology at multiple levels and from multiple perspectives. Students completing the Certificate […]
Opportunity for an Undergraduate Research Position
The Blanke Laboratory is seeking a talented undergraduate to conduct research. This position is time demanding with high expectations, and is best suited for an undergraduate interested in pursing graduate school (either a masters or PhD), preferentially in microbiology or cell biology. It is also ideal for a student planning to graduate in the spring of 2017. […]