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The chemistry of making molecules
Article by Ann Manser | March 29, 2023
UD’s Mary Watson earns national award for groundbreaking work in catalysis
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Money matters
Article by Andrew Sharp | March 29, 2023
Five personal finance concepts everyone should master
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Delaware Sports Hall of Fame inductee
Article by UD Athletics | March 29, 2023
Alumnus Paul Worrilow selected for 2023 class

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.
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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Delaware Sports Hall of Fame inductee
Article by UD Athletics | March 29, 2023
Alumnus Paul Worrilow selected for 2023 class
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UD Board of Trustees holds special meeting
Article by Amy Wolf | March 27, 2023
President Dennis Assanis shares highlights and path forward
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Grape expectations
Diane Stopyra | March 28, 2023
Blue Hen alumni Timothy Beaudry explains how to break into wine... the easy way