Our Commitment
At the Microbiology department, we're committed to providing all our students with extensive training on all aspects of microbiology to confidently engage them with diverse approaches in achieving their professional goals. We combine work in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to explore an invisible world that is essential for life, drives scientific discoveries, and forms the basis of new biotechnology.
Why Microbiology?
Microbiology is essential to solving global challenges like disease and climate change and reveals the fundamental processes of life itself. Our faculty research and teach across a broad range of subjects, with emphasis on pathogens and human health, interactions between microbes and the environment, and microbes' essential role in biotechnology.
As scientists, we are committed to expanding the discipline of microbiology by using diverse molecular, genetic, physiological, ecological, evolutionary, and applied translational approaches in order to drive new insights on our largely unknown microbial realm.
Our Core Values
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, rigor, and transparency in research, teaching, and professional conduct.
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We prioritize student success through active mentorship, experiential learning, and personalized academic support.
As part of the College of Natural Sciences, our students have access to:
- State-of-the-art facilities
- High-tech instruments and equipment
- Participation in leading-edge projects
Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, we use diverse molecular, genetic, physiological, ecological, evolutionary, and applied translational approaches to understand microbial systems and uphold the principles of the scientific method.