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HHMI SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance, Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program proposed by Dr. Chinmay Tikhe has been officially accepted!

Starting Fall 2026, this nationally recognized, research-based microbiology course will be offered to all Ball State University students. Through this hands-on program, students will isolate, characterize, and name their own bacteriophages while contributing to real scientific discovery and genome research.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to launch this exciting new opportunity for Ball State students to experience authentic research from their very first semester!