UMassGives 2023

The Microbiology undergraduate program is continuously growing, and each year we have an amazing group of talented students. Our Microbiology majors work hard to excel in the classroom, pursue research opportunities, engage in scientific outreach, support their peers, and share their discoveries with the world by publishing and presenting their data.

Consider some of our recent accomplishments: 

Peter Nguyen, an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Yasu Morita’s lab, was first author on a paper which reported the lab’s study exploring the conditions for and effects of acylation 

Microbiology undergraduates Ashley Eng ’23, and Wyatt Tran ’23, have won scholarships from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence Foundation which supports students who have a passion for research 

Sarah Kaunfer, Microbiology Class of ‘22, honored as a 21st Century Leader along with nine other seniors at UMass Undergraduate Commencement 

You can help us build a stronger department overall by giving to the Microbiology undergraduate program. Gifts to the Microbiology department have a direct impact on the daily lives of students and are applied in a variety of ways. Your donations will help support the following:

●    Career workshops specific to biotechnology, professional development and medical school

●    Creating scholarships to provide financial aid for hard-working students

●    Paying for new research equipment to enhance hands-on learning 

●    Undergraduate research experiences that enable students to apply the knowledge they are learning in their classes to real-world situations 

●    Alumni connections to create a richer and more connected UMass Microbiology Community

We are very grateful for your support. Every gift, of every size, counts. Donations from our wonderful community of alumni, friends, faculty, parents, staff, and students are essential to providing a high-quality educational experience, contributing to scientific breakthroughs, and enhancing our ability to share our discoveries with the world.