Rachel Burckhardt awarded the 2019 "William Jackson and Jane Marshall Payne Graduate Fellowship in Microbiology"

Microbiology PhD candidate Rachel Burckhardt awarded the 2019 "William Jackson and Jane Marshall Payne Graduate Fellowship in Microbiology" during our annual Jack Payne Alumni Seminar.

The William Jackson (Jack) and Jane Marshall Payne Graduate Fellowship in Microbiology was established by the family and friends of Jack and Jane Payne in recognition of their many contributions to the Department and Microbiology.  The award recognizes graduate students who demonstrate excellence in research and professional presence.

Congratulations Rachel!

Microbiology PhD Candidate Sohyun Cho Featured in USDA Agricultural Research Service Article.

Microbiology PhD Candidate Sohyun (Gabi) Cho Featured in USDA Agricultural Research Service article.  Gabi is a PhD student in Dr. Jonathan Frye's lab.

Healthier Waterways, Healthier You

ARS researchers are studying bacterial levels in the waters from the Upper Oconee watershed. Analysis of samples from the watershed will determine the levels of bacteria in waters around Athens, Georgia.