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Fauci fireside
Article by Karen B. Roberts | May 09, 2024
Former National Institutes of Health infectious disease expert shares lessons in crisis decision-making
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Mapping forest extent
Article by Adam Thomas | May 09, 2024
UD study combines products to develop a forest extent map for Mexico
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Sharing international stories
Article by Grace Kearns | May 09, 2024
2024 Study Abroad Storytelling Contest celebrates past year of study abroad experiences
Interdisciplinary Programs
Microbiology - Ph.D., M.S.
Earth is microbial: Bacteria, archaea, viruses, protists, and fungi are the largest store of biomass on the planet, and represent nearly all of its biodiversity. They store massive genetic resources that can be used to solve challenges faced by our rapidly growing human population. Microbes will be key to developing more sustainable energy generation and material synthesis, improving human health and wellness, and satisfying increased food demands of larger human populations in the face of limited environmental resources.
The faculty of the University of Delaware (UD) Microbiology Graduate Program are already addressing these challenges in five separate colleges and thirteen departments. By bringing these faculty and resources together to train the next generation of microbiologists, with stakeholder guidance to develop an innovative educational program, the Microbiology Graduate Program will serve as a model for interdisciplinary enterprises at UD.
Our faculty already make significant contributions to the Grand Challenges in Delaware Will Shine, the blueprint for UD’s continued development as a premier learner-centered university. The program faculty and students are engaged in the Grand Challenges in Improving Health and Wellness, Innovating Energy and Environmental Solutions, and Ensuring Safety and Security.
Read about how the UD microbiology graduate program unleashes the power of tiny creatures in UDaily
The goals of this graduate program are to:
Recruit and retain a diverse pool of high-quality graduate students in Microbiology
Recruit and retain diverse, high-quality Microbiology faculty invested in cutting- edge student training
Rigorously deliver foundational concepts in genome-enabled Microbiology via a core curriculum
Provide rigorous electives to support broad exploration beyond the core curriculum
Foster professional skills in trainees, enabling them to succeed in multiple career paths
Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-college research collaborations
Identify and develop new tracks/concentrations as suggested by student/stakeholder interest
Proactively engage the advisory committee (see below) to assess program goals, curriculum, and to generate external support.
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Student engagement feedback
Article by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness | May 09, 2024
UD participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement
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Fountain photos for graduation
Article by UDaily Staff | May 08, 2024
Follow these rules for this special opportunity hosted by UD Police
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Wanted: Innovative and interesting ideas
Article by Jamie Washington | May 09, 2024
Faculty and staff may submit proposals for One Idea, One Slide Summit by May 13. All are welcome to attend the Summit on May 17.