The OSU Agriculture Microbiome Program
About the Program
Microbes are everywhere! Did you know there are 6 pounds of microbes in and on your
body? But wait….Cattle, Wheat, and the Burying Beetle also depend upon microbes.
Are you interested in learning about the role these and other microbes play in our
environment? Then the Agriculture Microbiome Program (AMP) may be for you!
The Agriculture Microbiome Program (AMP) will introduce ninth and tenth grade students
and STEM teachers to the microbiome sciences that promise to improve agricultural
productivity and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. This program will
introduce students and teachers to the microbial world around them, through a variety
of interactive virtual modules and a week-long hands-on summer camp on the Oklahoma
State University, Stillwater Campus. Students will develop laboratory and presentation
skills to share what they learned with their communities.
How to Get AMPed Up!
Key Benefits
- Learn about the importance of microbes in our world.
- Engage in fun science activities like streaking microbial plates, polymerase chain reactions, and DNA sequencing.
- Conduct field research with wheat crops, cattle and the burying beetles.
- Develop communication skills to make science accessible to your community.
- Interact with OSU students and faculty.
- Experience campus life, make new friends and have fun!
Important Dates
Sept 15, 2024 - Applications Open- click here to apply
Nov 1, 2024 - Applications Close
January 2025 - Acceptance Notifications
Spring 2025 - Virtual Modules Open
June 1-6, 2025 - Summer Camp Tentative Schedule
Summer/Fall 2025 - Community Presentations
Application Info
Who can apply?
- Current 8th and 9th Grade Students (9th and 10th graders for the 2025-26 school year)
- Agriculture, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Teachers.
Why should you apply?
- Participants will learn more about the microbes that shape the world around us.
- Participants will learn laboratory skills and safety, presentation techniques, field research skills, etc.
- Each participant will receive a chromebook and a stipend for successfully completing the program.
Agriculture Microbiome Program Application