The Graduate Program in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics organizes a number of activities to train our students in critical analysis of research results and in presentation skills, because we strongly believe that these skills are essential for a successful career in science. The faculty actively participate in these activities.

MMG retreat:
Once a year the MMG students, post-docs and faculty have an out-of-town retreat. At the retreat students present their research ideas and results. In addition, there is ample opportunity for social and athletic interactions between students and faculty. The last retreat was on April 21st and 22nd 2006 at the Northwest Forest Conference Center. The MMG retreat includes a keynote address by an outside speaker.

MMG journal club:
We have a very active Journal club in which our students, post-docs and faculty discuss particularly interesting and timely papers in microbiology and/or molecular genetics. Click here for the latest program.

MMG Student Summer Seminar Series:
During the summer our journal club is replaced with our student seminar series. This gives the students in the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program the chance to practice their presentation skills, and get constructive feed back on their research. Click here for the latest program.

MMG Student Colloquia:
Once a month one of our graduate students presents his/her research objectives and results to the other graduate students. This voluntary get together is organized by the students themselves, and provides a good opportunity to practice presentation skills and get constructive feedback in an informal setting.

MMG Departmental Seminars:
Outstanding scientists from around the world give seminars every Thursday at 4 pm in the MMG department. Click here for the latest program.

MMG journal club schedule:
Journal club is every Tuesday at noon. The program for 2003/2004 is:

MMG Student Summer Seminar Series schedule:
The student summer seminars are Tuesday at noon. The program for summer 2006 is:

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6431 Fannin Street • Houston, Texas 77030 or P.O. Box 20708 • Houston, Texas 77225
Phone: 713-500-5500 • Fax: 713-500-5499 • Email: microbiology@uth.tmc.edu

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