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Biology department head named president of international scientific society

April 24, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Some people are natural leaders.  In addition to leading Missouri State University’s biology department, Dr. Alicia Mathis will now also serve as president of the Herpetologists’ League (HL).                “It’s an extreme honor to represent researchers in this field from around the world,” Mathis said. “Herpetologists include some of the of the most outstanding … [Read more...] about Biology department head named president of international scientific society

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alicia Mathis, biology

Finding opportunities, fueling scientific discovery

July 9, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Sophia Antonopoulos stands against wall.

Every career path must start somewhere.   For senior Sophia Antonopoulos of the biology department at Missouri State University, the path to becoming a scientist started as a childhood dream.  Antonopoulos’ time at Missouri State has turned the dream into a reality.   She shares how her research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, and faculty guidance … [Read more...] about Finding opportunities, fueling scientific discovery

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Alicia Mathis, Paul Durham, Sophia Antonopoulos

Comprehensive program shapes students into scientists

March 22, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Alicia Mathis stands among students at stream field site.

What does it mean for a department to be comprehensive? In the case of the biology department at Missouri State University, it means students receive access to more resources and research opportunities and broader perspectives than they would find in specialized programs. Dr. Alicia Mathis serves as the department head of biology at Missouri State. She shares how the … [Read more...] about Comprehensive program shapes students into scientists

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Alicia Mathis

Congratulations to the biology department

October 12, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

A microscope rests on lab table.

The past few months have been impressive for Missouri State’s biology department.   Several biology professors, students and alumni have co-authored publications during that time.    We are grateful for their contributions to the scientific community.  About the publications  The recent publications co-authored by biology professors, students and alumni include:  … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the biology department

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Alicia Mathis, Amber Hunter, Anne Fennell, Ben Dalton, Chris Lupfer, Courtney Coleman, Daniel Hunter, Gaurab Bhattarai, Haiying Zhou, Hasan Zaki, Hazar Abusalamah, Jason Londo, Jay McEntee, Jessica Reel, John Gordon Burleigh, John Morley, Junwei Du, Kenzie Medley, Kiana Shahverdi, Laszlo Kovacs, Lauren Cornelison, Leland C. Sudlow, Matthew Wood, Meagan Rippee-Brooks, Mikhail Berezin, Neelima Chelliboina, Nikolay Gerasimchuk, Orion Peterson, Paras Anand, Paul Durham, Rachel Settle, Riley Marcinczyk, Sara Woodman, Sonal Singhal, Stephanie Dannen, Xiaopeng Qi

A tribute to Dr. Steven Jensen and the legacy he left behind

July 31, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Steven Jensen with wife Nancy Jensen and coworker John Havel

The university is improved by the faculty that care deeply about their subjects and students.  Recently, Dr. Steven Jensen, faculty emeritus, died.  The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) will hold in memory the legacy he left behind.  His legacy among faculty   Jensen was an inspiration to many, Dr. Tamera Jahnke, dean of CNAS, recalls.    “Steve and I … [Read more...] about A tribute to Dr. Steven Jensen and the legacy he left behind

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alicia Mathis, Steven Jensen, Tamera Jahnke, Vernon Thielmann

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