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Independent Research BMB/MICRB 496
As a university, Penn State has a vigorous and extensive research enterprise. Faculty are awarded grants by government and private agencies to conduct research in the many academic disciplines within the university structure. Undergraduates who qualify are invited to participate in the on-going research programs of BMB faculty. Typically, between 70 and 80 students are engaged in undergraduate research (496) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Most of these students are juniors and seniors. Participation in undergraduate research requires that an application be submitted which is reviewed by faculty members selected by the student. Applications are available online shortly after the start of each semester.
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BMB/MICRB 498A
BMB/MICRB 498A is a new experimental course that integrates primary research in antibiotic discovery with a student-driven seminar investigating scientific, societal, and ethical issues associated with antibiotic development and the spread of antibiotic resistance. Participation in 498A is application based. Applications are taken the start of every semester.
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Undergraduates with Publications
View a listing of published manuscripts with students as lead and co-authors.
