We seek highly motivated students interested in developing interdisciplinary laboratory skills, including basic microbiology practices, air and aerosol sampling techniques, and analytical methods. The overall goal of our lab is to understand the interactions between different environmental factors and respiratory pathogens, and to develop engineering controls that mitigate disease transmission.

Through both SURE and InSPIRE, two paid undergraduate research opportunities are available at the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. This 10-week program will give undergraduates hands-on biomedical research experience as well as professional development skills.

Learn more about the Critical Language Scholarship, Boren Awards, and Stanley Awards for International Research through virtual info sessions and workshops this fall, hosted and funded by International Programs.

Interdisciplinary research group explores how the contexts we live and learn in affect social, emotional, and behavioral health outcomes across the life course. Particularly interested in the family system and the role of intergenerational relationships in promoting adaptive developmental outcomes and well-being.

Current Projects: Role of glial cells in feeding and glucose metabolism, role of hunger in reward seeking behavior, and effect of sleep deprivation on energy metabolism. Research: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypotheses for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.

Applications being accepted for travel awards for conferences or professional development workshop travel or other professional creative activities for undergraduates. Awards are one time only, up to $500.