The research of Dr. Sean Maher has been included in the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye. With the help of some student researchers, Maher’s research aims to utilize the data found in mice population studies to better understand environmental changes in certain regions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2MsxBXOtE Here is an excerpt from the story: “THESE SMALL MAMMAL … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Maher!
The biology department at Missouri State University shapes quality scientists, both among students and faculty. Several biology alumni and present faculty members recently participated in the 2021 American Society of Mammologists Meeting, which marked the organization’s 100th annual conference. Faculty fueling research In Dr. Sean Maher’s lab, the research specialty is … [Read more...] about Making strides in mammalogy
The Central Plains Society of Mammalogists Conference was held on Oct. 12, 2019 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Several Missouri State biology faculty and students attended and made presentations: Sean Maher, assistant professor of biology, attended the meeting. Susan Anderson is an undergraduate student working in the labs of Dr. Chris Lupfer, assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Biology students take home two top awards at mammal conference
This May at graduation, we say goodbye and congratulations to many of our students. You’re all off to bright futures. We hope we have prepared you for what is next. For 12 of our biology students, the future includes PhD programs. “Admission to PhD programs in biology is extremely competitive. It requires a stellar academic record and a substantial research record that … [Read more...] about Biology Bears find a new home
The 98th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was a chance to see some familiar faces and discuss a common interest: mammals. The meeting was held June 25-27 at Kansas State University. Drs. Sean Maher, assistant professor of biology, and Tom Tomasi, professor of biology, took several of their current and recent graduate students. Casey Adkins, … [Read more...] about Current and former biology students attend conference