The river teaches you to watch closely. For Josh Hess, research specialist in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, that mindset now guides his new role as assistant director of the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI) at Missouri State University. He joined OEWRI in 2020, where he learned to juggle projects, partners and deadlines. … [Read more...] about Leadership that lasts
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
Missouri State University’s Quantum Bears team has once again proved its strength in international competition. Led by Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor of physics, astronomy and materials science, the team comprised two Missouri State alumni, Matthew Bruenning and Gaige Riggs. They both graduated from the Master of Science in Materials Science program. The team was named a … [Read more...] about Excelling on the international stage
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
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