Below the surface and in the clear water, mussels abound. In Missouri alone, there are at least 60 species of mussels that are actively keeping our waterways clean. Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, is an international expert on freshwater mussels. He knows their ecological value as filter feeders and helps to replenish … [Read more...] about Mussels in MSU lab will provide clean waters in New Zealand
When we drink wine, it’s usually for a celebration. It’s someone’s birthday. Maybe it’s to celebrate surviving another day at work. May 25 is National Wine Day. Missouri State University makes wine at the Fruit Experimentation Station in Mountain Grove, Missouri. How do we make wine in a climate less than ideal for grape growing? The journey of a grape There must be good … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Wine Day
We look for the better and brighter every day. New, cutting edge technology catches our eye. Medicine has advanced past what we thought possible. How was all of it accomplished? Sometimes, it takes going back to our roots to find modern solutions. “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science” is open now at the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Connecting the past and the future: Native knowledge, shared science
It is easy to feel helpless when it comes to big issues, such as poverty and humanitarian relief. How could one person make a difference? That’s where the Missouri Public Affairs Academy (MPAA) comes in. “MPAA brings together talented high school students from across the state,” said Alex Johnson, MPAA director. The academy is for Missouri students who are about to start … [Read more...] about Making change in the community: Missouri Public Affairs Academy
Sustainability is a key focus at Missouri State University. We see it around campus daily, from the solar panels by Meyer Library to the water bottle refilling stations. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) tracks universities’ sustainability levels. This is done through self-reporting to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and … [Read more...] about Staying sustainable in 2018