Experience the Lab: Forensic Science, Microbiology, & Biochemistry

Forensic Science, Microbiology, & Biochemistry

Experience the Lab

Students measuring a footprint at a mock crime scene

Experience the Lab: Forensic Science, Microbiology & Biochemistry is designed to support students from any major who are interested in the molecular life sciences, such as microbiology, biochemistry, and forensic science – just to name a few! By joining, you'll be provided opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and other students with similar interests to build a great support system for you. You'll also be able to gain insight into potential careers related to your passion and interests in the molecular sciences.

The community lives in Abel Hall to allow that support system to be built into your "home away from home," and you'll take introductory science courses together to ensure you always have someone to study with and learn alongside. Outside the classroom and your residence hall, you'll participate in a wide variety of events to showcase different fields and meet professionals. These events could include, visits to local companies, join in hands-on lab training, participate in a research symposium with other undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and faculty, and enjoy other social activities.

Visit the Department of Forensic Science, Department of Microbiology, and Department of Biochemistry to learn all about the available programs and opportunities. 

Community Details

Who Can Join?

Experience the Lab is open to any interested first-year student who is may want to pursue a future career in forensic science and/or molecular life sciences. Some of the common majors found in Experience the Lab include, but are not limited to, Forensic Science, Data Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, and Criminology.

Residence Hall

Abel Hall

Courses
Fall:
  • BIOC 101: Foundational Concepts & Career Opportunities in Biochemistry OR MBIO 101: Introduction to the Microbiology Major OR FORS 120: Introduction to Forensic Science
  • CHEM 109A/109L: General Chemistry I OR LIFE 120/120L: Fundamentals of Biology
Spring:

Meet the Faculty/Staff Sponsors

  1. Avatar for Dr. Erin Sayer
    Prof Practice Biochemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD N208
    Lincoln NE 68588-0664
    Phone
    Work 402-472-9090 On-campus 2-9090
    Email
    erin.sayer@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for Dr. Brandi Sigmon
    Assoc Prof Practice Plant Pathology University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    BEAD E249A
    Lincoln NE 68588-0660
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2604 On-campus 2-2604
    Email
    bsigmon2@unl.edu