The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program awarded Dr. Benjamin Onyango a fellowship to travel to Kenya. He will work with Dr. Charles Ombuki, dean of the School of Business and Economics, at Machakos University. They will establish a new master’s program. About the project Onyango, professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, will develop a curriculum for the … [Read more...] about Prestigious fellowship creates, improves economics programs
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s in my genes.” Can your diet affect how your genes behave? Yes, it can, according to a field of science known as nutrigenomics. Dr. Amanda Brodeur, Missouri State University associate professor of biomedical sciences, and Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and Missouri State University clinical instructor of biomedical sciences, shed light on … [Read more...] about Exploring the link between food and genes
In icy weather, everyone is in danger of slips and falls. But for older adults, dangerous slips and falls can happen anytime – even in their own homes. Dr. Sue Robinson, physical therapy professor at Missouri State University, wants to prevent these falls. “When you fall, you run the risk of never bouncing back,” Robinson said. She uses technology to assess real versus … [Read more...] about Slippery slope: Keeping senior citizens stable
Conservation of a species is difficult – mostly because as numbers dwindle, the likelihood of running into an endangered or threatened animal gets slimmer. When you’re talking about an animal that is secretive to begin with, the challenge is even greater. Recently, a group of alligator snapping turtles was discovered in an unlikely place: the metro of Houston, … [Read more...] about Turtles find unlikely home in Houston
One of Missouri State University’s fastest growing colleges will soon be under new leadership. Dr. Letitia White-Minnis will begin as interim dean of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services on Jan. 1. She replaces Dr. Helen Reid, who plans to retire Feb. 1 after serving as dean for 10 years. White-Minnis is currently the associate dean of academic programs for the … [Read more...] about McQueary College of Health, Human Services names interim dean