Everyone in college has to make a life changing decision: What will I major in? For some, it is hard to choose. For others, like Luke Ellickson, it was easy. From a young age, Ellickson, a biology major at Missouri State, has been interested in dentistry. A highly competitive field, he knew he had to stand out. Part of the requirements for dental school admission is … [Read more...] about Biology student primed for success with volunteer work

Giving advice: It's an easy thing to do. Advising people for classes and careers, majors and minors? It's not quite as easy. Chelsea Martin, a graduate student of biology, was recently awarded the Excellence in Advising—Graduate Student Contribution Award. About Martin Martin is responsible for many things: giving tours to prospective students, working with students to try … [Read more...] about Recruitment and retention starts with student