2021 Keim Award
2021 Keim Award Winners
Great undergraduate researchers that were recognized in this year's award.
Kaitlyn Parra
Runner Up with $400 Prize
Breezy Brock
Co-Winner with $700 Prize
Jordyn Upton
Co-Winner with $700 Prize
Research Excellence
Thanks to your generous donations for making this award possible.
Winning Research
The Keim Award encourages research undergraduates to pursue their various scientific fields.Undergraduate Stories
The Keim Award represents the history of research done by Dr. Paul Keim and the winning participants.-
Executive Director of The Pathogen & Microbiome Institute
Paul Keim
PMI has recruited world class scientists in genomics, infectious disease, computational analysis, bioinformatics, and microbiome research. They work together with NAU students in the state-of-the-art Applied Research & Development building. This building was awarded Platinum LEEDs status as one of the greenest buildings in the world. It provides a warm, interactive, and productive environment for students and faculty.
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PMI attracts and trains Arizona’s brightest and mostly highly motivated students. They form teams with faculty and participate in a wide range of disciplines where computer science meets microbiology, in the context of ecosystems and evolutionary principles.
PMI scientists have been highly successful at obtaining research funding and this provides the support for cutting edge research and paid internships.