American Society for Microbiology
Westenberg honored by ASM
Dr. David Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, is an invited plenary speaker for the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Virtual Conference for Undergraduate Educators on July 8-9.
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Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, will receive the American Society for Microbiology Carski Award.
Read More »Mormile leads Missouri microbiology group
Dr. Melanie R. Mormile, interim associate dean for research and external relations for the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business, has been appointed as president of the Missouri Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
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Westenberg weighs in on science communication in video, blogs
Dr. Dave Westenberg was recently featured in a video and published two invited blog posts for professional organizations, all focused strategies for public engagement with science.
Read More »In the news: ASM.org, Engineering.com, Globe and Mail, IEEE Spectrum, Kansas City Star, Missouri Business, New York Post, People Behind the Science, Washington Post
- Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, wrote an article, “What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Science Festival,” posted May 16 on the American Society for Microbiology’s website, asm.org.
- Dr. Frank Liou, the Michael and Joyce Bytnar Product Innovation and Creativity Professor, was interviewed for an article, “Bridging the Skills Gap in the Manufacturing Industry,” by Meghan Brown of engineering.com. The article was posted on the engineering.com website on May 15. Read More »
Spotlight shines on iGem team
The Missouri S&T iGEM team is featured on the American Society for Microbiology’s website in an article about a cloning competition, the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGem). S&T’s team, composed of approximately 50 members, is working to eradicate white-nose syndrome from bat populations.
Read More »Westenberg recognized by ASM
Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, was recognized at the American Society for Microbiology’s annual meeting (ASM Microbe) for his service as chair of the ASM Committee for K-12 Outreach. ASM president Lynn Enquist and ASM Education Board chair Mary Sanchez Lanier presented Westenberg with an engraved vase in recognition of his service.
Read More »Westenberg writes for special edition of microbiology education journal
Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, has contributed to the scientific citizenship-themed issue (Vol 17, Issue 1) of the American Society for Microbiology’s Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE). His article is titled “The Engaged Microbiologist: Bringing the Microbiological Sciences to the K–12 Community.”
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