When Samantha Carter attended the Missouri Scholars Academy her senior year of high school, she had no idea how that decision would influence her life and learning years later. The academy inspired Carter to enroll at MU, and today, eight years later, she is still here, completing her Ph.D. and doing research that may have real impacts for indigenous peoples…
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Office of the Provost’s Grant for Classroom Improvement Enhances Soils Lab Experience
Soils labs in the School of Natural Resources have been upgraded to prepare students to work in the lab and in the field.
The School of Natural Resources soil science program was recently awarded a classroom improvement grant from the Office of the Provost. This grant was used to update soil sciences technology, increase available supplies and technology for soil science students, and generally improve soils lab conditions. With the grant, the soils program purchased a variety of updated lab equipment, more standard…
Why Lakes Turn Green: CAFNR Scientist Awarded NSF Grant for Deep Dive into the Health of North America’s Freshwater Lakes
As climate change warms the planet, harmful algal bloom flares are interfering with water quality in lakes
Lakes represent some of the most vital natural resources on Earth. While they only hold a small percentage of the planet’s overall water supply, they provide most of the freshwater people depend on daily. Supported by a new five-year, $2.5 million collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), University of Missouri researcher Rebecca North and her colleagues will examine…
Get to know Alba Argerich
Argerich is an assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? As an assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, my main responsibilities are teaching and researching aquatic ecosystems. I spend a significant portion of my time in the classroom, sharing knowledge about these environments. Outside of teaching, I’m deeply involved in research, looking into…
A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni
2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2023 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six…
Branda Named to CAFNR International Education Committee After Study Abroad Experience in Barcelona
Diego Branda experienced international sport management and world culture in Barcelona this summer.
“I got a flyer and it sat in my room for a month,” said Diego Branda, senior parks, recreation, sport and tourism major about the beginning of his study abroad journey. “I didn’t think I would ever pick it up, but the more I thought about it, I didn’t know when I’d ever get another chance to do anything like…
CAFNR welcomes new faculty
Introducing CAFNR's new faculty members for the fall 2023 semester
With the fall semester in full swing, we are excited to introduce the new faculty members in our college. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is proud to introduce 14 new faculty members this semester, and their contributions will enhance our research, teaching and extension missions. Each of them brings a depth of…
Charting their path
Atmospheric Science at Mizzou celebrates 75th anniversary
Whether it’s a warm, sunny morning, ominous rumbles and dark skies signaling an approaching storm, or quiet snowflakes in winter, weather is an ever-changing companion that touches the lives of every person. Thinking about all the ways weather impacts our daily lives, it’s only fitting that a significant milestone gets its day in the sun as Atmospheric Science at Mizzou…
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.…
When science becomes humanitarian
CAFNR scientist applies decades of research to help Ukrainian farmers restore farmland damaged in Russian war
Ukraine has long been one of the world’s top producers of grains like wheat, corn and barley, and produces half of the world’s sunflower oil, but Russia’s invasion and the war following have left the country’s agriculture industry with a litany of problems to overcome to continue serving as the world’s breadbasket. Ukraine’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food has…