The biology department has gained some worldwide representation. Over the summer, many student and faculty researchers attended conferences around the world to present their research. Portland, Oregon From May 6-10, four students presented their research at the 105th annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists. Nayeon Son - “Identification of a … [Read more...] about A summer of discoveries
Dr. Sean Maher’s research highlights the connection between animal populations and climate change. The associate professor of biology at Missouri State University has teamed up with student researchers to study changes in mice and rat populations in Missouri habitats, including prairies, glades, and forests. The data taken from these species can be used to provide … [Read more...] about Mice population studies reveal “bellwether for climate change”
Student employees make our campus go round. This year's Student Employee of the Year is Nhi N. Le. Empowering diversity in the classroom and beyond Le, senior biology major and chemistry minor, works alongside Dr. Kyoungtae Kim as an undergraduate student researcher. One reason Kim nominated Le for the award is her exemplification of cultural competence, one of … [Read more...] about Biology student wins MSU Student Employee of the Year
Various types of plants and microorganisms inhabit Ozark lakes and streams. But what role do they play in keeping the ecosystem running? Alexis Reifsteck, undergraduate environmental and evolutional biology major in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, is searching for the answer in her research. The search for ecosystem engineers Reifsteck’s research is … [Read more...] about Undergraduate student awarded Hudson grant from Missouri Native Plant Society
A passion for the planet, a desire to dig into research, and a love for a global Peace Corps experience: Alumna Brooke McWherter considers these the building blocks for designing her world-changing career. McWherter, B.S. biology 2013, studied and researched wildlife biology alongside Dr. Day Ligon and Dr. Alicia Mathis when she was at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Natural resource scientist dives into how decisions affect wildlife