Dr. Alicia Mathis, department head of biology, recently received the Penny Bernstein Distinguished Teaching Award from the Animal Behavior Society. “I was at the conference when the first Animal Behavior Society teaching award was given in the early 1990’s,” Mathis said. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow—what a terrific award.’ Scientific societies focus heavily on promoting … [Read more...] about Biology professor wins teaching award
This May at graduation, we say goodbye and congratulations to many of our students. You’re all off to bright futures. We hope we have prepared you for what is next. For 12 of our biology students, the future includes PhD programs. “Admission to PhD programs in biology is extremely competitive. It requires a stellar academic record and a substantial research record that … [Read more...] about Biology Bears find a new home
Jeff Williams is at it again. At the Missouri Natural Resources Conference Feb. 5-7, he was recognized for his work with fish. He was awarded the Student Achievement Award and Best Student Platform Presentation from the Missouri Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (MOAFS). “Jeff does amazing work,” said Dr. Deb Finn, assistant professor of biology. “I'm glad he's … [Read more...] about Biology student awarded for student achievement and presentation
The Missouri Herpetological Association (MHA) held their annual meeting Sept. 29 at Missouri State’s Bull Shoals Field Station. Several Missouri State undergraduate and graduate students presented at the meeting. An * denotes those who presented at the meeting. Authors who are not a part of Missouri State will have their college noted at the end. Ethan C. Hollender*, … [Read more...] about Biology students present research at Bull Shoals Field Station
Dr. Alicia Mathis and biology graduate and undergraduate students traveled to Milwaukee to present at the national annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society (ABS). The meeting was held on Aug. 2-6 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mathis presented research on salamander behavior alongside graduate students, Katy Gardner, Stephanie Morrison and lab staff member … [Read more...] about Biology presents animal behavior research at national meeting