Bidding for the 2023 MU Online Horse Auction & Fundraiser are now open. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the MU Equine Science Program and support student activities at the MU Equine Teaching Facility. While bids are open until 7 p.m. CST Nov. 9, interested parties can attend a Horse Preview and Silent Auction Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, between 10…
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Where Science and Agriculture Intersect: Life Sciences Quest 2023
Life Sciences Quest gave high schoolers from across Missouri the opportunity to preview CAFNR's scientific opportunities
Life Sciences Quest 2023 was held July 9-13 in partnership with the Missouri Department of Agriculture to help high school students learn about the intersection of science careers and agriculture in our daily lives. Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in University of Missouri research farm tours, hands-on lab activities, and professional panel discussions during the four-day camp.…
An Immersive Learning Opportunity
Unique collaboration between three Mizzou Colleges offers environmental sciences students an opportunity to study weather through virtual reality
An exciting collaboration between three University of Missouri experts is opening the door to a unique learning opportunity for environmental sciences students, specifically those interested in studying weather. Eric Aldrich, Fang Wang and Xinhao Xu have combined their expertise in meteorology, virtual and augmented reality, and mixed-reality-based learning environments to help students gain a deeper understanding of mid-latitude cyclones, which…
Bleeding Black and Gold
Justin Sykes was recently hired as Mizzou softball's first director of player development, a position he will officially begin when he earns his parks, recreation, sport and tourism degree in August
Justin Sykes grew up donning the black and gold at numerous University of Missouri athletic events. Soon, Sykes will be sporting Mizzou colors as an official staff member of the softball team. Sykes has been interning with the softball team for two years and was recently hired as its first director of player development, a position he will officially begin…
From Student to Specialist
Nick Wesslak, who earned two degrees from CAFNR, is putting his education to use as an agronomy field specialist with MU Extension
As a high school student in Salem, Mo., Nick Wesslak was an active member of his local FFA chapter. That experience not only introduced him to the University of Missouri, it also showed him an interesting career path – one that he is now serving in with MU Extension. Wesslak earned two degrees from Mizzou – a bachelor’s degree in…
Endless Educational Opportunities
Industry tours allow CAFNR students to connect with professionals
As part of ensuring student success, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) offers its students numerous opportunities to connect in meaningful ways with industry professionals. Those interactions come through a variety of programs, from CAFNR-sponsored experiences to degree-specific trips. Recently, CAFNR students met with a variety of professionals through the Agribusiness Career Connections Program, Dickinson Scholars…
Finding the Perfect Degree
Memphis Bancroft said she has fallen in love with the food science and nutrition degree
When Memphis Bancroft made the decision to pursue a food science and nutrition degree at the University of Missouri she didn’t realize the real-world application of what she was studying would be so immediate. When Bancroft chose the degree program her mother was on a very restrictive diet due to a colon cancer diagnosis. “With the effects of surgery we…