NDSU Microbiology and Biotechnology

We are excited for this new transition for Microbiology and Biotechnolgy. Please go and follow the NDSU Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology page and Instagram account! This page will soon be inactive.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Department of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at North Dakota State University. By bringing together three disciplines under one department, we’ve strengthened our ability to drive discovery and deliver practical solutions for agriculture, industry, and communities across North Dakota and beyond. Our faculty, staff, and students work at the intersection of soil health, plant health, microbial science, and biotechnology innovation. Advancing research that spans agriculture, human health, and industry while preparing the next generation of scientists for impactful careers. 🔗 Learn more about the new department and explore our programs here: https://www.ndsu.edu/plant-pathology-microbiology-biotechnology

Molecular Biology Camp at North Dakota State University is back, and this advanced experience is designed for students who completed Camp 1.0 (or have equivalent experience).

📅 June 15–18, 2026
📍 Van Es Hall, NDSU
💲 FREE (lodging assistance available for students 45+ miles from Fargo)
👩‍🔬 Only 12–15 spots available

Gain hands-on experience with advanced sequencing technology, strengthen your molecular biology skills, and explore graduate school and biotech career pathways.

Apply by March 16, 2026 >> https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xPYWyAaoBmhm4e

Next up in the NDSU Microbiome Webinar Series!

Join us on February 17 at 3 PM CST (via Zoom) for a talk by Dr. Zachary Noel, Assistant Professor at Auburn University.

Dr. Noel studies fungal and oomycete ecology, plant–microbe interactions, and how agricultural management practices shape soil and crop microbiomes. His research explores disease management, fungicide resistance, and building more resilient agroecosystems.

📍 Join us: https://ndsu.zoom.us/s/98324980871

If you’re curious about the science behind agriculture, health, and innovation, Microbiology & Biotechnology at NDSU lets you explore the invisible world that makes a big impact.

✔️ Work with agribiomes
✔️ Work with microbes
✔️ Work with DNA & genetics

From soil and plant systems to the lab, you’ll gain hands-on experience discovering how microscopic science shapes our world.

📅 CAFSNR Visit Day | Feb. 28
📍 NDSU Main Campus | Peltier Complex
⏰ 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/Spring26Visit

Good luck to Gayathri in the 3 Minute Thesis competition!

Join us for the Three Minute Thesis Competition to see these NDSU students present their research topics in under three minutes for a chance to win $1000! Details can be found at: ndsu.edu/graduate-school/3mt. #3MT #3MTChampionship #ResearchUniversity

The Microbiological Sciences Graduate Student Association Fundraiser is LIVE!

This spring fundraiser is officially open and runs through March 6! This time, they're keeping the classic purple & navy colors you loved last fall, and for the first time ever, are offering kids' sizing on select items, so the whole family can show their NDSU Microbiological Sciences pride.

🔗 https://shirtsfromfargo.com/organizations/shop-storefronts/ndsu-msgsa/?showHidden=true
🔗 https://shirtsfromfargo.com/shop-storefronts/personal/ndsu-microbiological-sciences/?showHidden=true

Congratulations to our 3MT finalists!

Happening tomorrow!

Join the NDSU Microbiome Webinar Series on February 3 at 3 PM CST (via Zoom) with Dr. Isabelle Laforest-Lapointe, Professor of Biology at Université de Sherbrooke and Canada Research Chair in Applied Microbial Ecology.

Explore how host-microbe interactions, from forest canopies to the infant gut, shape ecosystem health and human well-being.

📍 Join us: https://ndsu.zoom.us/s/98324980871

Microbiomes across ecosystems, one decade of discovery.

Join the NDSU Microbiome Webinar Series on February 3 at 3 PM CST (via Zoom) for a talk by Dr. Isabelle Laforest-Lapointe, Professor of Biology at Université de Sherbrooke and Canada Research Chair in Applied Microbial Ecology.

From tree leaves in temperate forests to the developing gut of human infants, Dr. Laforest-Lapointe will explore how host-microbe interactions shape ecosystem health, resilience, and human well-being, bridging plant and human microbiome research through an ecological lens.

📍 See you then: https://ndsu.zoom.us/s/98324980871

Choosing a college is a big decision, let's do it together! At NDSU’s College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, we partner with families to help students explore their interests and discover where they can thrive. Join us for CAFSNR Visit Day on February 28 to explore programs, career paths, and campus life. 📍 NDSU Main Campus (Peltier Complex) 🕣 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/Spring26Visit

National recognition for NDSU teaching excellence!

Danielle Condry, associate professor of practice in microbiological sciences at NDSU, has been named a 2025 USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences Award recipient for the region.

The honor recognizes her innovative teaching, strong student engagement, and commitment to preparing students for careers in agriculture and science.

👉 Learn more about Professor Condry’s impact and this national award: https://www.ndsu.edu/news/microbiology-professor-earns-national-teaching-award

Join us (TOMORROW) for the first webinar in our Spring series featuring Dr. Andres Gomez, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota.

Topic: Integrating (or stretching?) the gut–brain axis into a One Health Framework
Dr. Gomez will explore how the gut–brain axis extends beyond the gastrointestinal tract, connecting soil, plants, food systems, microbial ecology, and host health through a One Health lens.

🗓️ Tuesday, January 13
⏰ 3:00 PM CST
🔗 Click to join: https://ndsu.zoom.us/s/98324980871

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how microbial communities across animals, humans, and the environment shape ecosystem and individual health.