Professor Dr. Katherine Mcmahon

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Biography

Katherine D. McMahon is a professor in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by her PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. Professor McMahon's research focuses on microbial ecology, particularly in natural and engineered freshwater environments. Her work encompasses the study of microorganisms in lakes and their interactions with nutrient cycles, especially phosphorus cycling associated with eutrophication. She utilizes advanced molecular tools to investigate community structures and functions within microbial ecosystems, aiming to develop predictive models that can inform engineering applications for improved water quality. Over her career, she has received numerous awards for teaching and mentorship, highlighting her commitment to education in the field of microbiology.

Research Interests

Microbial Ecology Phosphorus Cycling Wastewater Treatment Microbial Communities Environmental Microbiology

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Tenured faculty member leading research in microbial ecology and managing graduate student education.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2012-12-31

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Taught courses focusing on microbiology and mentored graduate students.

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2007-12-31

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Established research program and taught fundamental microbiology courses.

Awards

#2021

Schlesinger Award for Mentoring

2021-01-01
#2018

Kellett Mid-Career Award

2018-01-01
#2018

Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

2018-01-01
#2015

Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor

2015-01-01

Courses

Microbiology 425: Environmental Microbiology Biocore 587: Biological Interactions

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125

Prerequisites

Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus

Application Checklist

  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences