The student is responsible for collecting at least two science/nursing related journal references and one internet reference for their topic and share the topic in class. More than three references may be used in completing your selected topic.

As you research your topic, identify potential problems or issues facing scientists today

• ethical issues,
• public health policies,
• research value
• governmental funding, etc.

Also identify science's influence on or contributions to today's culture

• technological advances,
• epidemiological studies,
• infectious disease controls, etc.

Microbiological topics are prevalent in today's news media coverage and may be overlooked between the Sport's page, comics, Dear Abby, sudoku puzzle or the FOX major headline of the day. Advances in biotechnology, concerns with public health issues, infectious diseases and environmental concerns are just some of the many topics that are newsworthy.

The purpose of this exercise is to increase student awareness of microbiological topics/concepts by utilizing reputable online/library resources.

Microbiological current event topics are available in science/nursing related journal references and online. Use the tabs at the top of the page to locate more information about the resources available.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started with authoritative Internet sites.

HINT: To locate good websites for your topic try searching for your disease's foundation, association, or organization.