Undergraduate Research Support

We’re proud to offer our undergraduate students a unique research award opportunity. Applications are now open for the W. Scott and Mary Dell Chilton Undergraduate Research Award. Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with an interest in becoming involved in research with a faculty member in our Department are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply by Apr. 6th

Leaders in Our Field

Plants and microbes are the foundation of life. Advancing discoveries in plant research is essential to civilization, and that’s exactly what we do.

Our undergraduate and graduate students participate in research projects across an array of plant and microbiology disciplines — everything from biotechnology and cell biology to ecology and systematics. Students learn from experts who specialize not only in agriculturally important crops, but also those found in natural ecosystems, and model plants and microorganisms.

About the Department

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PMB Seminars

Seminars are held on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Stephens Room, Thomas Hall. Refreshments are served at 3:45 pm. Want to receive announcements of our seminars? Email Dwayne Barnes (dabarnes@ncsu.edu).

See Seminar Schedule

Research and Employment Opportunities

Our department blends fundamental principles with application, research and innovative teaching in an effort to think and do the extraordinary.

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Mar 12

Thursday2:00 PM

N.C. PSI BRIDGE Symposium and Networking Event

Mar 16

Monday

Spring Break (No Classes)

Mar 25

Wednesday

Drop/Revision Deadline

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The LW Parks Endowment in Microbiology is inviting undergraduate and graduate students to apply for funds to support their research🧫🔬

A one-time award of up to $1000 will be awarded to select candidates who apply. Six awards will be given in 2026.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 p.m.

Scan the QR code to apply or click the LinkTree link in our bio to learn more.

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The LW Parks Endowment in Microbiology is inviting undergraduate and graduate students to apply for funds to support their research🧫🔬

A one-time award of up to $1000 will be awarded to select candidates who apply. Six awards will be given in 2026.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 p.m.

Scan the QR code to apply or click the LinkTree link in our bio to learn more.

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This past Friday three teams of students from the Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program competed in the Catalyze Commercialization Conference. The CATALYZE conference is an annual event hosted by the Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI) at NC State that seeks to equip faculty, students and postdocs with the ability to bring their biomedical research ideas to market.

The three teams put forward outstanding pitches at the Student Pitch Competition during the conference. They represented us with excellence, and their work sets a strong foundation for what comes next for these scientific entrepreneurs.

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This past Friday three teams of students from the Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program competed in the Catalyze Commercialization Conference. The CATALYZE conference is an annual event hosted by the Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI) at NC State that seeks to equip faculty, students and postdocs with the ability to bring their biomedical research ideas to market.

The three teams put forward outstanding pitches at the Student Pitch Competition during the conference. They represented us with excellence, and their work sets a strong foundation for what comes next for these scientific entrepreneurs.

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Upcoming graduate student industry fair! The Microgen Industry Fair is presented by the Genetics and Genomics Graduate Student Association and the Microbiology Graduate Student Association.

Join us for an exciting industry fair featuring professionals from top biotech companies around the Triangle. Raffle prize entry and snacks provided for all attendees!

Event Details:
Friday April 10th
9am-12pm
Washington-Sankofa Room (126)
Witherspoon Center

#IndustryFair

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Upcoming graduate student industry fair! The Microgen Industry Fair is presented by the Genetics and Genomics Graduate Student Association and the Microbiology Graduate Student Association.

Join us for an exciting industry fair featuring professionals from top biotech companies around the Triangle. Raffle prize entry and snacks provided for all attendees!

Event Details:
Friday April 10th
9am-12pm
Washington-Sankofa Room (126)
Witherspoon Center

#IndustryFair

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