Andy Roberts, who received both his BS and MS from Missouri State, was recently featured in the Columbia Missourian for his work with mussels.
Roberts has been surveying area mussel populations in order to justify their placement on endangered species lists. Placement on these lists helps ensure that mussel populations are protected and makes it easier for researchers to qualify for financial assistance.
Roberts became interested in mussels when he became Dr. Chris Barnhart’s teaching and research assistant at Missouri State.
Read the article online.