On April 20th, 2023, the Undergraduate Microbiology Research poster session showcased the work of 15 students engaged in undergraduate research.
Undergraduate research is crucial for students to gain practical skills and prepare for future academic and professional pursuits. Research helps an undergraduate student develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Faculty and their laboratory staff guide students through the research process by providing direction, feedback, and resources.
Pictured Aracely Miron-Ocampo engages with students at the session.
| Microbiology Undergraduate Students | Mentors |
| Mahmoud Bashir | Jessica Tucker, PhD |
| Aidan Drozdick | Wendy Maury, PhD |
| Carter Dwyer | Mary Wilson, PhD |
| Olivia Fortman | Richard Roller, PhD |
| Zach Grissom | Jessica Tucker, PhD |
| Jawad Haider | Mary Weber, PhD |
| Molly Hughes | Noah Butler, PhD |
| Ethan Kardin | Wendy Maury, PhD |
| Joseph Kesteloot | Lilliana Radoshevich, PhD |
| Jasmin Mendoza | Jessica Tucker, PhD |
| Emma Menke | Noah Butler, PhD |
| Aracely Miron-Ocampo | Damian Krysan, PhD |
| Claire Murphy | Craig Ellermeier, PhD |
| Alexis Rozen | Anthony Fischer, PhD |
| Zoe Zmolek | Richard Roller, PhD |
Poster Honoree
Congratulations to Joseph Kesteloot, winner of the Allen J. Markovetz Award for best poster presentation at the session. Zach Grissom and Claire Murphy were each awarded second-place prizes.