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Biology department brings buzz to Austin

February 2, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

The biology department has had a strong start to the year.   From Jan. 3-7, five students attended the recent conference of the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) in Austin, Texas, with four students being nominated for or winning awards.   Dr. Avery Russell, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, advises all student … [Read more...] about Biology department brings buzz to Austin

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS students Tagged With: Avery Russell, Biology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences

How our warming world is affecting some bumble bees

January 19, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

According to research presented recently at the annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, rising temperatures are forcing some bees to take shallow, rapid breaths—essentially hyperventilating—which burns more energy and makes them less likely to survive. About half of the 45 bumble bee species in the United States seem to be in trouble. The reasons … [Read more...] about How our warming world is affecting some bumble bees

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS

A beacon for bats and bears

January 19, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

Dr. Giorgia Auteri is new to Missouri State University, but not the world of evolutionary biology.  For the last six years, she has been aiming to understand the full extent of how mammals adapt to changes in their environment caused by humans.   Now an assistant biology professor at MSU, Auteri has achieved much along the way.  An early interest  Growing up in Seattle, … [Read more...] about A beacon for bats and bears

Filed Under: Biology, Research Tagged With: Biology, Giorgia Auteri

Studying mice to get a bigger picture

January 17, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

In northern Michigan forests lives the white-footed mouse. Among other small mammals, it’s a fierce competitor in the food chain. However, this animal struggles to survive through harsh winters. Tracking the population size and location of this mouse can serve as an indicator of climate change. Dr. Sean Maher, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, who … [Read more...] about Studying mice to get a bigger picture

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS, Research

STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships

December 20, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has recognized faculty for their outstanding teaching, research and service with two professorships and fellowships: The Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship. The Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship. Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship Thanks … [Read more...] about STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning, Mathematics, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Research

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