The Microbiology Club is a great way to meet other Microbiology students, to learn about careers and opportunities while at ISU and after you graduate. Meetings are usually held twice a month on Thursday evenings from 6:10 – 7:00 in room 277, Science 1. The meeting dates are as follows:
September 20th - Rebekah Reynolds, topic related to Medical Entomology
October 4th - Dr. Bellaire as Guest Speaker
October 25th - Halloween Craft Night
November 8th - Preparation for High School Workshop
November 9th - High School Workshop
December 6th - Officer Elections
The Iowa State University Microbiology Club offers a one day High School Workshop in the fall that incorporates various lab activities and incorporates a Forensics Murder Mystery using microbiology. During the year there are additional opportunities to meet other Micro students and use your skills in outreach activities. The club also has a fundraiser to assist Micro students attending the national American Society of Microbiologists meeting, which will be in San Francisco, CA June 20-24, 2019. In the summer, there is a 2 week AgDiscovery residential program for junior high and high school students sponsored by APHIS where Micro students have the opportunity to help instruct others in beginning Microbiology activities.
Micro Club Officers:
President: Mary Horger Vice President: Megan Jones
Treasurer: Sean Johnston Secretary: Noelle Gray
Social Media Chair: Owen Whitham CALS Council: Nate Schwartz & Daniel Docekal
ASM Chair: Lane Hacker
High School Workshop Chairs: Olivia Schaaf & Alex Benz
Fundraising: Sean McLaughlin & Nate Schwartz
Advisor: Dr. Joan Cunnick