MUSA (Microbiology Undergraduate Student Association) is an active student-run organization that provides support to undergraduate microbiology majors.
MUSA Officers and Contacts
Gina McGrane, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
Email: Gina McGrane, PhD
Omar Aristizabal
The duties of the president are as follows: coordinating events, speakers, meetings, fundraising campaigns, UI student government paperwork (grant applications, budget development). The MUSA President explores marketing ideas, including promotional items, member recruitment, and act as primary representative for MUSA.
Email: Omar Aristizabal
Lian Alt
The vice president is responsible for the coordination of the annual trip to the American Society of Microbiology General Meeting and assisting the president in event scheduling.
Email: Lian Alt
Madison Kafka
The secretary records all meeting minutes and financial documentation and coordinates finances and monies. Email the Secretary about MUSA product sales or the meeting schedule.
Email: Madison Kafka
Emily Fox
The treasurer assists in all fundraising events and serves as a financial liaison between the Microbiology Department and The University of Iowa Student Government (SOBO).
Email: Emily Fox
Meeting Times/Places
Meeting rooms and times will differ, check monitors and website for info
Email: MUSA President or Associate Professor of Instruction, Regina McGrane
Outreach
A goal of MUSA is to promote microbiology and science to students of all ages and the community. MUSA attends several local outreach events, including Girls Go STEM and Kids Go STEM, and at local elementary schools.
Sponsors
Each year a group of MUSA students attends the Midwest regional meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. While attending, students learn about current studies and research in many fields of Microbiology. If you are interested in donating to help these students attend, please contact the MUSA President. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Links of Interest
American Society for Microbiology
www.microbeworld.org
The statements, expressed opinions and links displayed on MUSA Web pages are generated and posted by the student members of MUSA. No official endorsement or approval by The University of Iowa of the viewpoints expressed on this web page or any of the student organization activities described on this web page should be inferred. The activities and events of this student organization are not necessarily sponsored or approved by The University of Iowa.
Fall 2026 MUSA Schedule
08/27/2026 - Welcome Back MUSA Patio between EMRB and BSB 4:00pm - 5:00pm
09/17/2026 - MUSA Gen Micro Unit 1 Exam Review BSB Aud 3 5:00pm - 6:20pm
09/30/2026 - ASM Poster Workshop BSB 2-501 4:30pm - 5:30pm
10/8/2026 -10/10/2026 - ASM North Central Branch Meeting South Dakota University, Brookings, SD (Leave Oct. 8 midday Return Oct. 10 evening)
10/15/2026 - MUSA Gen Micro Unit 2 Exam Review BSB Aud 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm
10/22/2026 - MUSA Movie Night EMRB 283 (Seebohm Conference Room) 4:00pm-6:30pm
11/12/2026 - MUSA Gen Micro Unit 3 Exam 3 Review BSB Aud 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm
11/18/2026 - MUSA Funding Panel EMRB 283 (Seebohm Conference Room) 4:30pm - 5:30pm
TBD - MUSA Gen Micro Final Exam Review BSB Aud 3 TBD
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