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, 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

Nicole Militante presents her research at the S&T College of Arts, Sciences, and Education FYRE 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