When it rains in Springfield, the water runs into storm drains and creeks. It then flows into larger rivers, becoming part of the city’s story about stream health. Monitoring urban stream health Dr. Debra Finn, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, studies how these streams change over time. Her lab recently received a grant from the City of Springfield … [Read more...] about Grants for a great cause
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
Summer was a time of adjusting plans due to concerns of COVID-19. Conferences were no exception. The Society for Freshwater Sciences (SFS) adapted their annual Summer of Science meeting events to a virtual format. They hosted virtual activities throughout most of June and into July. Dr. Debra Finn, assistant professor of biology, shares how SFS managed to provide … [Read more...] about A summer of (mostly virtual) science
Each year, CNAS recognize outstanding faculty and staff. On May 3, awards were given to the winners. Each award winner receives a certificate and a small monetary award. The awards were: CNAS Excellence Award — Staff Katy Frederick-Hudson, microbiology laboratory coordinator Atwood Research and Teaching Award: The recipient will receive $2,500 to continue … [Read more...] about CNAS faculty and staff receive awards
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