Nick Dickenson

College Engineering

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Nick Dickenson graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology in 2003. As a junior, he participated in an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program that solidified his interest in scientific research and graduate studies. Nick joined the graduate program at the University of Kansas in 2003 and earned his Ph.D. in Bio-Analytical Chemistry in 2008. He then moved to Oklahoma State University as a postdoctoral research assistant before taking a faculty position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at USU in 2013. Since joining USU, Dr. Dickenson’s research lab has received several federal grants and published numerous articles uncovering bacterial regulatory mechanisms required to cause infection.

Dr. Dickenson’s research lab relies heavily on undergraduate student participation, training a total of 17 undergraduate researchers. Nick is known for having high expectations of his students and for specifically asking undergraduates to take “ownership” of their research by investing significant time and effort into the lab. This commitment has paid off well for many of his students who have presented their research at local and national scientific meetings, published their results in top tier journals, and received highly-competitive academic awards and research grants in recognition of their accomplishments.