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Murphy Science Night
The lab again participated in the 2025 Murphy elementary science night demoing cool microbial sciences related things like bioluminescence!
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MI-ASM
The lab was well represented at the MI-ASM meeting in Dearborn, MI. Several undergraduates presented their first ever posters, while Jasper was selected for an oral presentation. Ariana, Ashlynn, and Jasper won 3 of the 6 presentation awards! Great job all.
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UURAF-University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
Most of the lab undergraduates presented posters at the 2025 UURAF, and Mehak won a 1st place presentation award!
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Glowing Bacteria
One of the cool things we get to do is play with bioluminescent Vibrio harveyi!
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Canoe trip
The 2025 canoe trip took place on the Grand River on a beautiful summer day with lots of fun, frolic, food, and drinks. Micah and Chris even caught some fish along the way.
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Jasper defends his PhD
Jasper successfully defended his PhD on Halloween! In the spirit of the day, Jasper and Chris dressed up as Jedi Padawan and Master, and his defense included cutting his padawn braid. Great job Dr. Gomez!
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Alex defends his PhD
A few weeks after Jasper's defense, Alex defended his PhD followed by a celebration with family and friends. Well done Dr. Wessel!
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Lab holiday party
This year, we celebrated the graduations of Jasper and Alex at the lab holiday party and all the great things that happened over 2025. Looking forward to 2026!
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