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Department of Plant and Microbial Biology 
Microbiology Graduate Programs

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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! 
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Oct 18, 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. 
2021 CALS Alumni Award Recipients

Sep 29, 2021

2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

Congratulations to our PMB alumni for being honored as an outstanding CALS alumni! 
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Sep 21, 2021

Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2021

The PMB Department Fall Newsletter introducing new members of our department and recognizing new grants, papers and other achievements of the last year. 
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Aug 24, 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! 
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Aug 18, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: James Rebenski

James Rebenski graduated from NC State in 2016 with a B.S. degree in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology. He then went on to earn a Master's of Microbial Biotechnology in 2018. Check out what James has been up to since he graduated! 
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Jul 21, 2021

Microbes Play Role in Corn ‘Hybrid Vigor’

Tiny soil organisms have surprising effects on a crop phenomenon that generally favors hybrid over inbred plants. 
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Jun 4, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis

Ben Davis graduated from NC State in 2004 with a B.S. degree in Microbiology. He then returned to NC State to earn a Master's of Microbial Biotechnology in 2007. Check out what he has been up to since he graduated! 
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May 26, 2021

Faculty Focus: Shuijin Hu Breaks Ground with Soils and Climate Change Research

Learn more about the influential researcher who's being honored for career contributions to the science of ecology. 
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May 12, 2021

NC State Announces Inaugural Goodnight Early Career Innovators

PMB Professor Manuel Kleiner was selected into the inaugural class of the Goodnight Early Career Innovators at NC State. This newly established award recognizes and rewards outstanding STEM faculty early in their career.