Bats are remarkable creatures with diverse behaviors and adaptations that make them essential to many ecosystems around the world. Carly Trujillo and Aleana Savage, students in Dr. Giorgia Auteri’s lab at Missouri State University, recently won awards for their bats research at the North American Society for Bat Research Symposium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Judging … [Read more...] about Batty about research
What happens under the water in our lakes and ponds is a mystery to most. Invasive species like bighead carp have created problems and mysteries in lake systems for years. Their behavior affects wildlife in Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma and aquatic life in the Missouri River. But what is being done to eradicate populations of bighead carp? Dr. Quinton … [Read more...] about Saving Grand Lake
Environmental concerns are a motivating factor for a lot of student researchers who study earth science. But not all of them get to speak to Congress about it. Dorian DeHart, Masters of Geology student at Missouri State University, had a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discuss geopolicy and environmental issues, and advocate for the importance of geoscience funding with … [Read more...] about From Classroom to Congress
Since 1893, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has been empowering both students and professionals in engineering. The organization also has a history of recognizing faculty of Missouri State University’s cooperative engineering program with Missouri S&T. In September, ASEE’s Midwest Section selected associate teaching professor of the program Dr. … [Read more...] about Recognizing excellence in service
For almost 40 years, the Ozark Land Trust (OLT) has protected more than 30,000 acres of Ozark lands across Missouri and Arkansas. As a land trust, OLT permanently conserves land for the public benefit and limits development to protect natural resources. Together, Missouri State University alumnae, Haley Smith and Taylor Dye, have made a big impact in preserving the … [Read more...] about Conservation close to home