Microbiome Club

The MIT Microbiome Club our student-led community education and outreach arm. The MIT Microbiome Club was created to provide a space at MIT dedicated to the exploration of the vibrant field of human microbiome studies, bringing together the students, researchers, clinicians, and members of the public currently working on or interested in this field. The Microbiome Club sponsors hands-on workshops and lunch and learn discussions, dinners with faculty and industry professionals, and educational material for short courses at MIT and science outreach events in the Cambridge community. The club is also involved with hosting larger CMIT events such as microbiome-focused symposia and hackathons. Through these activities and more, we aim to create a space for interested students to come together and plug into the network of research and outreach opportunities in this vibrant, new field. The MIT Microbiome Club is actively looking for interested members keen on helping shape the future of this club on campus.

You can reach us at cmit.microbiome@gmail.com. Or sign up to be added to the club mailing list.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Board or organizing club activities, email microbiome-exec@mit.edu.

What do we do?

Academic Events

Organize spaces to share the latest findings.


  • Hybrid Academic Seminar Series covering diverse topics in Microbiology and Microbiome Research
  • Annual Symposium held in the Spring

Want to get involved in planning these great events? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu

Community Outreach

Share joy for the microbiome space to the community.


  • Plan events geared towards the public to educate and encourage appreciate for microbes
  • Recent events have been the Blue Poop Challenge and After Dark: Food Nights at the MIT Museum

Want to host the Microbiome Club at your organization to learn about microbes? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu.

Industry Connections

Bridge the gap between scientists in industry and academia.


  • Highly successful Industry mentorship series in the Fall
  • Industry Seminar Series ongoing
  • Hosting industry representatives the MIT Microbiome Symposium.

Want to get your company involved with the Microbiome Club? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu.

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