A group of biology students, alumni and faculty members from Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) represented the university well at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM). The event took place from June 27-July 1 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It brought together hundreds of … [Read more...] about Advancing the science of mammalogy
For their standout presentations at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Oct. 20, 2025, four master’s degree students have earned a spot in the Graduate College competition on Nov. 7. The 3MT competition at Missouri State University challenges graduate students to present their research project in just three minutes. … [Read more...] about Rising to the research challenge
A native of Livingston, Montana, Missouri State University alumna Larissa Saarel grew up among the state’s open pastures and forests. That early exposure to the natural world planted the seeds of curiosity that sparked a career in biology and field research. She did not always know this was the path, but inspiration struck in high school thanks to an impactful AP biology … [Read more...] about Driven by curiosity
In May, the Missouri State University Foundation presented its annual awards in teaching, research and service to six outstanding faculty members. Dr. Day Ligon, professor of biology, received one of the two research awards. “I’m passionate about the research I do,” said Ligon. “Recognition from the university means a lot as well.” While some researchers stay in the lab and … [Read more...] about Recognized for impactful research
Since graduating from the Master of Science in Biology program at Missouri State University in 2021, Gina Buelow has been immersed in conservation. For this Southeast Iowa native, what started as a childhood curiosity about nature grew into a career rooted in ecology, education and community engagement. “When I was younger, I spent a lot of time under an oak tree at recess … [Read more...] about Finding her calling in conservation