Laboratory for Applied Microbiology

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

Ella Kadyk, Kaitlyn Thole, and Kinsey Zimmermann presented their research posters at the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) Symposium on May 5.

DJW presented a talk on Engineering with Biology at the 2025 Göttinger Mikrobiologie Symposium

Amelia Markwell successfully completed her OURE Fellows project

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