Since graduating with her biology degree from Missouri State University in 2018, Brittany Skaer has gone on to become a successful occupational therapist (OT). Skaer’s impressive career achievements and community contributions have not gone unnoticed. The Delta Zeta Sorority selected her as a 2024 recipient of the “35 Under 35” award. This national award recognizes … [Read more...] about Recognized for excellence in her profession
The Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI) at Missouri State University has a new director. Marc Owen took on the position on September 16. He has been with OEWRI since its founding in 2005. This change marks a significant transition in leadership for the organization. “Along with an outstanding staff and talented CNAS faculty we’re prepared to … [Read more...] about A new era for Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute
Tiger-Lily, a reptile that looks to be from an ancient myth, is temporarily residing at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The nearly 3-foot-long conjoined female western rat snakes are 7 years old and could grow to be about 30 years old and 5-feet long. Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City
A fungus began spreading among bats in North America in 2007, causing a disease called white-nose syndrome. It has killed millions of bats. In 2014, Dr. Giorgia Auteri, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, began studying the dead bats. A decade later, she and other researchers have made some crucial insights about how white-nose syndrome kills bats. … [Read more...] about Fighting back against a fungus killing bats
For his dedication and contributions to the field of civil engineering education, Missouri State University’s Dr. Sanjay Tewari has been honored with a prestigious award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). An associate teaching professor in the cooperative engineering program, Tewari joined Missouri State in fall 2018. He has been promoting civil … [Read more...] about Committed to advancing engineering education