In May, the Missouri State University Foundation presented its annual awards in teaching, research and service to six outstanding faculty members. Dr. Day Ligon, professor of biology, received one of the two research awards. “I’m passionate about the research I do,” said Ligon. “Recognition from the university means a lot as well.” While some researchers stay in the lab and … [Read more...] about Recognized for impactful research
As graduate education continues to grow at Missouri State University, the importance of strong advising has grown, too. Dr. Day Ligon, associate professor in the department of biology at Missouri State University, has been selected as the 2022 Outstanding Thesis Advisor. He was selected based on his high level of interest in and expectations for his students. … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Day Ligon
Biology Bear grads often lead careers at least in part working behind the lens of a microscope. Their impressive professional achievements should also be brought into focus. This includes the work of biology alumna Krissy Sardina. She recently received the Early Career Professional of the Year Award from the Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife … [Read more...] about Alumna Krissy Sardina wins Early Career Professional of the Year Award
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
Good breeding is important, even for turtles. In the midwest, the alligator snapping turtle became trapped to near extinction decades ago. Since then, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has attempted to restore the turtles’ populations in captive breeding programs. These programs' facilities often serve as only temporary homes for the declining … [Read more...] about Breeding the bite for survival