Have you heard the buzz lately? Spring has returned, and so have the bees! Dr. Avery Russell, assistant professor of biology and bee expert at Missouri State University, provides his professional insight on all-things bees. Protection is vital Bumble bee species in North America are in danger. “They are facing threats from disease, pesticides and agriculture," … [Read more...] about A guide to bee-ing friends
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
Congratulations to all the winners of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences’ 2021 Faculty and Staff Awards. The annual awards ceremony honoring awardees with excellence in research, teaching or service took place May 5. These winners received nominations from departmental personnel committees, department heads or students. The event represented the 10th year in a … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2021 CNAS Faculty and Staff Award winners
Advancing STEM research requires building connections between contributors. The 2021 Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MOLSAMP) Undergraduate Research Symposium, which took place April 9-11, allowed participating STEM scholars to present their research and extend their networks. Eight students from the Missouri State University MoLSAMP … [Read more...] about Supporting research among underrepresented STEM scholars
Diversity helps populations thrive. This is true of the people and plants involved in natural resource management. The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust (CFMCT) established the Minority Natural Resource Scholarship to encourage and assist minority students in the field. Vanessa Morales, biology senior at Missouri State University, is the 2021 … [Read more...] about Supporting diversity and management of natural resources