Undergraduate Microbiology Contacts

Director's Message

Welcome to the only Microbiology major in Nebraska, where you’ll receive interdisciplinary training with faculty from across two colleges and a range of departments within the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, all working together to help you reach your career goals. Our program is designed with flexibility to support diverse career paths in fields such as medicine, health, environmental science, and biotechnology. The curriculum is aligned with professional requirements of the American Society for Microbiology.

At UNL, our microbiology academic success coordinator and dedicated advisors are here to support you every step of the way. We’ll work closely with you to create a personalized plan that includes academics, hands-on learning experiences, and professional development opportunities tailored to your interests to help you embark on your career.

We’re a welcoming inclusive community, and our faculty and staff are committed to helping you succeed. To learn more, feel free to visit us anytime or reach out to microbiology@unl.edu with questions. We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the first steps toward a fulfilling successful career in microbiology!

The Microbiology Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an interdepartmental major. Faculty from several different departments are affiliated with the microbiology program.

The microbiology program is led by Dr. Karrie Weber, assisted by an advisory committee.

General Information

If you need general information about UNL's Microbiology Program, please send an email to microbiology@unl.edu  or call 402-472-8704.

Academic Advising

If you need advising assistance, please contact Tori Kreikemeier, Leslie Gallagher, or Dr. Brandi Sigmon.

  1. Avatar for Dr. Karrie Weber
    Dr. Karrie Weber
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE UNDERGRADUATE MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAM School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    MANT 232
    Lincoln NE 68588-0118
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2739 On-campus 2-2739
    Email
    kweber@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for Dr. Brandi Sigmon
    Dr. Brandi Sigmon
    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE ACADEMIC SUCCESS COORDINATOR Plant Pathology University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    426 Plant Sciences Hall
    Lincoln , NE , 68583-0722 ,
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2604 On-campus 2-2604
    Email
    bsigmon2@unl.edu
  1. Avatar for Tori Kreikemeier
    Tori Kreikemeier
    ACADEMIC ADVISOR COLLEGE OF AG SCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCES College of Ag Sci & Nat Res University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    110 Ag Hall
    Lincoln , NE , 68583 ,
    Phone
    Work 402-472-7046 On-campus 2-7046
    Email
    tkreikemeier2@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for Leslie Gallagher
    Leslie Gallagher
    ACADEMIC ADVISOR COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES College of Arts & Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    MANT 111
    Lincoln NE 68588-0118
    Phone
    Work 402-472-4190 On-campus 2-4190
    Email
    lgallagher3@unl.edu
  3. Avatar for Jennifer L. Frasier-Davison
    Jennifer L. Frasier-Davison
    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAM College of Ag Sci & Nat Res University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD E249
    Lincoln NE 68588-0660
    Phone
    Work 402-472-8704 On-campus 2-8704
    Email
    jfrasier-davison2@unl.edu

UNL Microbiology Advisory Board & Curriculum Committee

  1. Avatar for Dr. Peter Angeletti
    Dr. Peter Angeletti
    Professor School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    MOLR 237
    Lincoln NE 68583-0900
    Phone
    Work 402-472-3986 On-campus 2-3986
    Email
    peter.angeletti@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for Dr. Audrey Atkin
    Dr. Audrey Atkin
    Associate Professor School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD E146
    Lincoln NE 68588-0666
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2810 On-campus 2-2810
    Email
    aatkin@unl.edu
  3. Avatar for Dr. Jennifer Auchtung
    Dr. Jennifer Auchtung
    Asst Professor Food Science & Technology University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    FIC 1901 N 21st St RM 270
    Lincoln NE 68588-6205
    Phone
    Work 5174884990
    Email
    jauchtung2@unl.edu
  4. Avatar for Dr. Nicole Buan
    Dr. Nicole Buan
    Professor Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD N222
    Lincoln NE 68588-0664
    Phone
    Work 402-472-7413 On-campus 2-7413
    Email
    nbuan@unl.edu
  5. Avatar for Dr. Wayne Riekhof
    Dr. Wayne Riekhof
    Associate Professor School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD E141
    Lincoln NE 68588-0666
    Phone
    Work 402-472-8895 On-campus 2-8895
    Email
    wriekhof2@unl.edu
  6. Avatar for Dr. Elizabeth VanWormer
    Dr. Elizabeth VanWormer
    Assoc Professor Vet & Biomedical Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    SVMBS 111
    Lincoln NE 68583-0905
    Phone
    Work 4024806018
    Email
    liz.vanwormer@unl.edu
  7. Avatar for Dr. Lirong Zeng
    Dr. Lirong Zeng
    Assoc Professor Plant Pathology University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD E126
    Lincoln NE 68588-0660
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2539 On-campus 2-2539
    Email
    lzeng3@unl.edu
  8. Avatar for Dr. Luwen Zhang
    Dr. Luwen Zhang
    Professor School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    MOLR 238
    Lincoln NE 68583-0900
    Phone
    Work 402-472-5905 On-campus 2-5905
    Email
    lzhang2@unl.edu