The Friends of the Garden’s Butterfly Festival celebrated their 10-year milestone this year. Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology, is working with the Roston Native Butterfly House to bring awareness to the importance of native plants to butterflies and other wildlife. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeixziM36HA] Barnhart and his wife, Deb, … [Read more...] about Making your garden butterfly friendly
Dr. Chris Barnhart, distiguished professor of biology, and his wife Debra traveled this year to visit and work with former Missouri State University students in New Zealand and China. “It’s one of the best rewards of an academic career,” Barnhart said. “We really felt like we were visiting family,” he added. New Zealand In January, the Barnharts travelled to New Zealand to … [Read more...] about Professor visits far-flung former students
In Missouri, we take our waterways seriously. With many lakes and rivers available for fishing, swimming boating and other recreational relaxation, protecting our water quality and biodiversity is important. Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology, is on a mission to protect rivers using a surprising tool: freshwater mussels, which are sensitive indicators of … [Read more...] about Keeping growing those mussels
[youTubeVideo url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGb6dJrSgsw"] Congratulations to alum Madeline Pletta and Dr. Chris Barnhart, professor of biology! Their work is featured in the university's new research publication, Mind's Eye. Pletta explains her research alongside Barnhart and showcases the hands-on experience in the live propagation facility. We are so proud to have … [Read more...] about Student examines effect of new pesticide on mussels