CONTESTS & QUIZZES
MICROBIOLOGICS CONTESTS & QUIZZES
Discover fun contests and quizzes for microbiologists.
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Quizzes
Microbiology Fact or Fiction
During our 50 years of serving microbiologists, we’ve seen our share of science that seems like fiction, sometimes even to seasoned scientists. Can you distinguish fact from fiction? Take our quick microbiology quiz and share it with your colleagues to see who knows...
50 Years of Microbiologics
Fifty years ago, Cleon (Guy) LeMont, a central Minnesota entrepreneur, opened a testing laboratory with a focus on detecting microbiological contamination in water, the environment, and food. Named Environmental Protection Laboratories, the company began making its...
Women’s Health & STI Quiz
According to the World Health Organization, over one million sexually transmitted infections are contracted every day. Infection rates have been steadily increasing, reaching new records each year since 2014, but public awareness of STIs is not keeping pace. How much...
Take a Break with Our Sci-Fi Movie Trivia
It probably comes as no surprise that we think sci-fi is the best movie genre, especially when rogue viruses or genetic mutation are involved. We created our latest quiz with our fellow sci-fi connoisseurs in mind. Give it a go if you’re up to the challenge and be...
7 Rules to Follow When Writing about Microorganisms
Recalling and pronouncing peculiar microorganism names is a skill every microbiologist has mastered. However, the intricate rules for writing about microorganisms may leave even experienced microbiologists second-guessing how to annotate or spell a strain name. Our...
Cosmetics Quiz: What’s Lurking in Your Makeup Bag?
Your favorite eye shadow has been discontinued by the manufacturer. You've managed to extend the life of your palette for three years, but at what cost? Have you thought about the wide array of microbial growth that could be hiding in the shimmery square of gold...
Do You Know Influenza?
It’s the time of year when sniffles and coughs can be heard throughout the office and laboratory. Did you remember to get your flu shot during all the holiday chaos? Influenza season is in full swing! Keep your hand sanitizer close by, increase your vitamin C...
Test Your Knowledge about Antibiotic Resistance
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are raising awareness about the global threat posed by antibiotic resistance. You can follow the conversation by using #GetSmartWeek and #AntibioticResistance on...
Food Safety Trivia Game
Take part in National Food Safety Month and test your food microbiology knowledge with our latest trivia game! Good luck! [quiz-cat id="2398"]
Spring Time Trivia!
Spring is in full swing. We're celebrating the warm weather by sharing another fun trivia game with our readers. Take the quiz to test your microbiology knowledge, and challenge your co-workers and friends. Good luck! [quiz-cat id="1938"]
