Power Hour! Give a minimum of $5 April 30th 2:00 - 3:00pm for Microbiology’s chance to win an extra $2,000.
The UMass Microbiology undergraduate program is a thriving community of talented students passionate about science and discovery. Our majors excel in the classroom, lead groundbreaking research, engage in scientific outreach, and support their peers. With your help, we continue to provide resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
UMass Microbiology students and alumni are making waves. Here are just a few of many recent accomplishments. We are so proud of ALL of our students and graduates and ALL the ways they contribute to their communities and ours!
Maelis Rousselot ’28 was named 2025’s Dr. Tracie Moniece Gibson Scholar by the William Lee Science Impact Program in CNS. This is a prestigious honor among those selected as Lee-SIP fellows. Maelis was recognized for her work in Dr. Jim Holden’s lab.
Vincent Frye ’27 is part of a group of student scientists working on a scalable protein nanowire device (Frye works in Dr. Toshi Ueki’s lab). The group recently won the regional Hult Prize Challenge and will be moving on to the national competition.
Ilana Krebs ’25 was recognized as a 21rst Century Leader at the 2025 Commencement. She was awarded for her outstanding leadership and service among many organizations.
Victoria Selser ’21 (alum) received the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance’s Public Health Leadership Award for her outstanding work as Epidemiologist for the City of Fitchburg’s Health Department.
Margaret Dreishpoon ’20 (alum) was selected as an 2025-2026 Mahoney Alumni Award recipient. This award recognizes graduates of the iCONS program who have successfully applied interdisciplinary skills (biotech industry).
We are proud of our undergraduates and recent grads who presented their course-based or lab-based research at 2026’s Pioneer Valley Microbiology Symposium and/or will be presenting at the Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference.
Rosha Jalaian Saeb ‘28, Amy Morana ‘28, Mai See Thao ‘27, Mirac Ayral ‘26, Anna Budman ‘26, Komal Kakar ‘26, Mya Grossman ‘26, Talia Laizerovich ‘26, Vinuji Siriwardena ‘26, Amelia Ablett ‘25, Tiffany Lam ‘25, Kelly Tito ‘25, Kalyani Rojan ‘25, and Nate Scott ‘25
Why Give? Your donation directly supports our students by funding:
● Career Workshops: Preparing students for careers in biotechnology, healthcare, and research.
● Scholarships: Providing financial aid to hard-working students who need it most.
● Research Equipment: Enhancing hands-on learning with cutting-edge tools.
● Undergraduate Research Experiences: Empowering students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.
Whether you’re an alumnus, a friend of the university, or simply passionate about supporting scientific discovery, your donation matters. Every contribution, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact on our students and their journeys.
Our students’ successes are a testament to the power of hands-on learning, mentorship, and a strong academic community. By contributing to UMass Microbiology, you’re investing in the future of science and innovation.
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Student Alumni Association | 128 |
| 2 | $1,000 | UMass Women into Leadership | 112 |
| 3 | $500 | Dept. of Food Science | 90 |
| 4 | $500 | Golf Club | 53 |
| 5 | $500 | iCons | 40 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | 180 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Women's Rugby | 95 |
| 3 | $500 | Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. | 71 |
| 4 | $500 | UWW Completion Fund | 57 |
| 5 | $500 | PRSSA | 51 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Rugby | 175 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 102 |
| 3 | $500 | Women's Lacrosse | 96 |
| 4 | $500 | New2 U | 78 |
| 5 | $500 | Baseball | 54 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Women's Ultimate Frisbee | 153 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Club Water Polo | 131 |
| 3 | $500 | S#arp Attitude | 117 |
| 4 | $500 | Doo Wop Shop | 98 |
| 5 | $500 | Choral Dilemma | 70 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Stonewall Center | 196 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Club Swim | 127 |
| 3 | $500 | Minutemen Racing | 97 |
| 4 | $500 | Comparative Literature Program | 56 |
| 5 | $500 | Film Studies Program | 50 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Minuteman Marching | 193 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Women's Rowing | 106 |
| 3 | $500 | Center for Women and Community | 78 |
| 4 | $500 | WMUA | 63 |
| 5 | $500 | Board of Student Businesses | 61 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Club Rowing | 268 |
| 2 | $1,000 | The Massachusetts Daily Collegian | 189 |
| 3 | $500 | CLACLS | 62 |
| 4 | $500 | Men's Club Volleyball | 48 |
| 5 | $500 | Fencing Club | 39 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Duly Noted | 259 |
| 2 | $1,000 | UMass EMS | 118 |
| 3 | $500 | Vietnamese Student Association | 109 |
| 4 | $500 | Mock Trial Team | 96 |
| 5 | $500 | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship | 90 |
