Welcome to the website of the Westenberg Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Missouri S&T. Our lab is interested in the various applications of microorganisms in science and engineering as well as the societal implications of those applications. We have a nice collection of diverse microbes and enjoy collaborating with colleagues in a wide variety of disciplines.

Latest Lab News

Nicole Militante presents her research at the S&T Miners Solving for Tomorrow Research Showcase on April 2

Ella Kadyk, and Kaitlyn Thole, and Kinsey Zimmermann join the lab as First Year Research Experience (FYRE) students

Sarah Fakher earns first place in the oral presentation category of the S&T Graduate Research Showcase

Amelia Markwell and Nicole Militante earn first place in the science poster presentation category of the S&T Undergraduate Research Conference

Amelia Markwell is selected to receive an Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Fellows award