In memoriam

Culture plates
Psychrophilic algae
Broth cultures
A gloved hand reaches toward the incinerator, labeled 'Caution Hot'
Fluorescent bacteria
Microbes infecting cells
Fluorescent viruses
Antarctic research
Goldwater scholar at work in the lab

These are the microbiologists in the department that came before, and helped to shape the department we have today. We will always be grateful for their contributions.