University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Congratulation to Dr. Jue Wang who was awarded the 2026 Steenbock Professorship!

Jue Wang, professor of bacteriology, has been awarded the 2026 Steenbock Professorship in Microbiological Sciences. Continue Reading

PBS Wisconsin Education Article “Breaking it Down” features Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Erica Majumder

Congratulations to Bacteriology MS Trainer Chris Hittinger and all of the faculty who were honored with Vilas professorships and awards!

“Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).” https://news.wisc.edu/48-faculty-honored-with-vilas-professorships-and-awards/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=wordpress_insideuw&utm_campaign=facstaff_comms&utm_content=2026_05_05

Resurrected ancient enzyme offers new window into early Earth and the search for life beyond it

Learn more about the research of Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Betül Kaçar.

Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health

Learn more about the research of Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Karthik Anantharaman.

Alumni Spotlight – Nischala Nadig

Name: Nischala Nadig Job Title and Current Employer: PhD candidate with the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program in Dr. Jason Peters’ lab at UW-Madison Home Town: Bangalore, India Current Location: Madison, WI, USA Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program:  I was a research-track student in Dr. Nancy Keller’s lab and studied genes …

Alumni Spotlight – Aaron R. Morawski

Name: Aaron R. Morawski        Job Title and Current Employer: Scientist II, NextCure, Inc. Home Town: Chicago, IL Current Location: Gaithersburg, MD Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program: I had a wonderful opportunity and experience to work as a Student Contractor with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) at the National Wildlife Health …

Alumni Spotlight – Mary Evenson

Name: Mary Evenson Job Title and Current Employer: Retired Physician Assistant Home Town: La Crosse, WI Current Location: Madison, WI Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program: I started in the Department as an undergraduate and also worked for Dr. Thomas Brock from about 1978-1981 including for a time after I graduated and was working at …

Alumni Spotlight – Nancy Goodyear

Name: Nancy Goodyear  Job Title and Current Employer: Retired, Georgia University System Home Town: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Current Location: Hoschton, GA Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program: Research S. aureus food poisoning in fermented Genoa sausage at The Food Research Institute MS Degree Received in: 1969 Describe your career path from …

Congratulations to Erica Majumder on Receiving the ASM Award for Early Career Environmental Research!

“The ASM Awards and Prize Program celebrates the groundbreaking research and dedication that drive microbiology forward,” said ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi. “Receiving one of these awards is a meaningful recognition of a scientist’s impact and serves as an inspiration for future leaders in our field.”