The California floater mussel, a native freshwater mussel, is on its way to extinction. But Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, is working with ecologist Jonathan Young and a team of others, to reintroduce the California floater mussel to Mountain Lake, — a tiny 2,000-year-old natural lake located on the southern edges of San … [Read more...] about Reintroducing the California floater mussel
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When a university is the right fit, it can become a home away from home. For graduating senior Ryan Evans, Missouri State became that second home when he discovered a passion for biology. Evans will soon take that love of biology back to his hometown of West Plains. He recently accepted a teaching position at West Plains High School. About the position Evans … [Read more...] about Following roots to future growth