Below we've collected articles—from a variety of sources—that are related to the SEA-PHAGES program. If you know of an article that should be added to this collection, please contact us and let us know about it!
Bacteria-busting viruses discovered by student researchers
Newport News | July 4, 2022
"This is Oregon Coast Community College’s first year in the SEA PHAGES program, and I think it was pretty darn successful,” said Matthew Fisher, who teaches biology at OCCC and mentors students during the research project. “The goal is to find new phages, but it’s also about developing the next generation of scientists and getting them excited about doing science at OCCC."read more
Related institution: Oregon Coast Community College
PHAMILIA | Nov. 1, 2021
The Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team, an undergraduate SEA-PHAGES team at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria announces the launch of its first journal issue PHAMILIA. This is the very first undergraduate research journal focused on bacteriophage biology. It showcases all student and faculty team members of the team, as well as publications on diverse subjects of bacteriophage biology from the team and other guest writers.read more
Related institution: University of Ibadan
Columbia State students place first in scientific research at state academy
Columbia Daily Herald | Feb. 3, 2021
Columbia State Community College can now add another first-place accolade to its esteemed alumni, this time in the category of scientific research.read more
Related institution: Columbia State Community College
Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team: A SEA-PHAGES team with a difference
Capsid Tail | Nov. 20, 2020
A team of 8 biomedical science researchers at the University of Ibadan, led by Prof. O. G. Ademowo, envisioned new opportunities to foster early career research participation for young undergraduate students. To achieve this goal, the University of Ibadan was enlisted as a cohort institution in the SEA-PHAGES project, an early-career research initiative of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Graham Hatfull Research group at the University of Pittsburgh.read more
Related institution: University of Ibadan
UMass Inclusive Excellence Initiative Continues for Third Year
University of Massachusetts Amherst News and Media Relations | Oct. 14, 2020
Connor says, “We are delighted with our students’ progress and the power of SEA-PHAGES to excite and engage students in research regardless of their prior experience and background.” She adds, “Courses like SEA-PHAGES teach research skills as part of the curriculum, offering a much more inclusive approach to STEM fields and engaging students early in research experiences.”read more
Related institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Austin Peay’s ‘phage hunters’ join front lines of medical research
The Leaf Chronicle | Nov. 19, 2019
The 10 Austin Peay State University students in Dr. Sergei Markov’s junior- and senior-level biology classes this semester are taking advantage of a unique research opportunity that could help lead to medical breakthroughs.read more
Related institution: Austin Peay State University
‘Virus Hunters’ get hands dirty in UConn class
the Chronicle | Nov. 30, 2018
University of Connecticut students involved in a unique learning experience are getting their hands dirty — literally.read more
Related institution: University of Connecticut
Young Māori scientist discovers virus
Māori Television | April 22, 2018
Young, Māori scientist Anezka Hoskins has discovered a new virus and is hopeful that it will spark curiosity amongst Māori to push boundaries of knowledge.read more
Related institution: Massey University
Undergraduate phage hunters showcase research in University Libraries exhibit
Virginia Tech Library News | April 3, 2018
From local soil to a global database, new viruses have been uncovered, analyzed, and recorded by undergraduate researchers in Virginia Tech’s College of Science.read more
Related institution: Virginia Tech
Special UNLV class takes a hands-on approach to discovering viruses
KSNV NBC Las Vegas | Sept. 28, 2017
Say the word "virus" and most people think of disease -- something to be avoided at all costs. However, at UNLV, students are getting their hands dirty to discover something that could keep us healthy. read more
Related institution: University of Nevada Las Vegas