School of Natural Resources

A group of ROTC students in uniform.

Aug. 29, 2025

Alumna forecasts a bright future with the U.S. Air Force

Since graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources in May 2025, Kirsten Robinson has launched a career that combines her passions for atmospheric sciences and military service.

Drew Dittmer

Aug. 19, 2025

Drew Dittmer

Christine Brodsky smiling outdoors.

Aug. 7, 2025

Christine C. Brodsky

Christine Brodsky is an Assistant Professor of Urban Ecology at the University of Missouri in the School of Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, M.S. from the University of Delaware, and B.S. from the University of Massachusetts. Her dissertation research was conducted within the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, a Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. After completing her Ph.D., she worked as a faculty member within Pittsburg State University’s Biology Department. She is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Urban Biodiversity and Design (URBIO) international network. Brodsky also has a…

Historic columns in sunlight

July 23, 2025

2025 C-DRIG recipients announced

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Office of Research offers the CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) of up to $2,000 to support or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College. Eligible students will have completed their coursework and have advanced to candidacy or will advance to candidacy within six months of the C-DRIG awards. Proposals are evaluated by the CAFNR Research Council, an advisory body that advises CAFNR Office of Research and is made up of representatives from each Division in the College. This year, six awardees were granted $2,000 each. The…

Shortfin mako shark

July 21, 2025

Mizzou Researcher Helps Map Global Threats to Marine Megafauna in Landmark UN-Backed Study

As part of a massive international research effort aimed at protecting the ocean’s most vulnerable wildlife, Mizzou researcher Michael Byrne contributed vital data on mako sharks to a landmark study recently published in Science.

Rick Relyea outside smiling.

July 18, 2025

Rick Relyea

Educational background Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolution, University of Michigan, 1999 Courses taught Ecology Animal Behavior…

Agriculture Building

July 9, 2025

2025 CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) winners announced

The CAFNR Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (C-DRIG) are offered through the CAFNR Office of Research. The C-DRIG grant supports up to $2,000 or partially support dissertation research projects proposed by doctoral students in the College.

swimming shark

June 17, 2025

From fear to fascination: Mizzou wildlife ecologist challenges misconceptions about sharks

Growing up outside New York City, Michael Byrne was hooked on sharks from the start. As a child, he’d press play repeatedly on the same worn-out VHS tape, completely transfixed by a PBS documentary on the sleek, powerful predators.

A river in Paraguay

June 5, 2025

SNR researcher dives into Paraguayan fish conservation with Fulbright Award

Allison Pease, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources at Mizzou’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to support an ambitious six-month research project in Paraguay focused on conserving the country’s diverse river fish populations.

May 28, 2025

Jeff Wood recognized by agInnovation North Central

Jeff Wood, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was recognized by agInnovation North Central as the recipient of the 2025 agInnovation Early Career Excellence in Agricultural Innovation Award. Jeff Wood “Dr. Wood’s impactful research on the ‘breathing of the biosphere,’ provides critical insight into stress resilience of forests and other agroecosystems caused by extreme weather events,” said Hector Santiago, agInnovation North Central chairman. “Moreover, the scientific community greatly respects him as a scientist, as evidenced by his role as a journal editor, expert reviewer on federal agency proposals, awards received, and invitations to speak at professional society…