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Department of Plant and Microbial Biology 
Master of Microbial Biotechnology

Students

Chancellor Howell shakes hands with students in graduation attire.

May 8, 2026

Four Students, Four Journeys

Our spring graduates turn their tassels Saturday. They'll leave NC State with knowledge, skills and an entire Wolfpack behind them. Meet a four of our department's newest alumni! 
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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,… 
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May 10, 2024

Congrats 2024 MMB Graduates!

On May 4th, 2024, 14 Master of Microbial Technology students graduated. 

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! 
Alumni Wolf

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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Feb 23, 2022

Student Spotlight: Ben Jones

We asked 2nd year MMB student Ben Jones a few questions about himself and his time in the program to get to know him better! 
MMB student working at an internship

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. 
MMB Student Dilan Rivera in front of the NC State logo in brick.

Aug 18, 2021

Student Spotlight: Dilan Rivera

We asked MMB student Dilan Rivera a few questions about himself and his time in our program to get to know him better!