Ball State’s genetics faculty are more than teachers—they are also active researchers that regularly invite students to work alongside them. Some of the research projects our students have assisted with include: -cellular development and genetics -plant genetics and genomics Our students also have opportunities to gain experience researching with our cellular and molecular biology faculty on topics such as: -studying which genes and proteins are changed in cancer cells and how this leads to unregulated cell growth -studying vault function in cancer multidrug resistance -identifying nonpoint pollution contamination in rivers -examining drinking water for potential bacterial pathogens on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) -developing DNA- and RNA-based methods (DNA fingerprinting, SYBR green-based melt curve analyses, and real-time RNA amplification) for pathogen detection in foods -integrating pest management of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental diseases

Application Requirements ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CURRICULUM Official Transcript and Academic Records English Test Results (TOEFL) 79, (IELTS) 6.5, PTE53