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Department of Plant and Microbial Biology 
Master of Microbial Biotechnology

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Apr 20, 2026

Grad Students Build Bridges for Agricultural Innovation

A recent symposium provided a window into the bold ways graduate students are collaborating across academic fields to solve a range of agricultural challenges, from poor soils to pest damage. 
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Apr 3, 2025

NC State Microbial Biotechnology Students Compete at CATALYZE Commercialization Conference

Three teams of Master of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) students from North Carolina State University showcased their innovative ideas at the CATALYZE Commercialization Conference on February 28, 2025. The full-day conference,… 

Apr 3, 2024

Department of Plant & Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2023

The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology introduces new members with our annual fall ice cream social! 

Apr 3, 2024

Congratulations to our Spring Graduates!

On May 6th, 2023 we had a lovely ceremony celebrating our graduates in the Department of Plant & Microbial Biology. 

Apr 3, 2024

2023 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Check out our spring newsletter and read about these student and departmental awards! 

May 19, 2023

Congratulations 2023 MMB Graduates!

On May 6th, 2023, 13 Masters of Microbial Biotechnology students graduated. Congratulations to our all MMB program graduates!  
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May 2, 2022

Congratulations 2022 MMB Graduates!

Congratulations to our 15 MMB program graduates! 
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May 2, 2022

Student Spotlight: Shreeja Chhaya

We recently had the chance to chat with Shreeja Chhaya, a first-year Master's of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) student, to learn about her academic journey and plans for the future. 
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Mar 2, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Eads

Kristen Eads graduated from NC State with her Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology in 2006. Check out what she has been up to since she graduated! 
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Oct 15, 2021

MMB Summer Internships

Despite the difficulties posed by COVID-19, MMB students safely completed their summer internships at biotech companies in RTP. Some MMB students share their internship experiences and any advice they have for future students.