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…
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Biochemistry Students Accepted into MU School of Medicine Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions Program
Aidan Dowdney and Luke Smith went from randomly assigned roommates freshman year to Bryant Scholars headed for medical school.
When Aidan Dowdney was looking for colleges, he was thinking about more than a bachelor’s degree. “It’s good to look four years down the road, but what about 10 years down the road?” Dowdney said. “That works a lot better if your medical school and your undergrad work together. Mizzou was close to home and their medical school was excellent.”…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Lidia Myers
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Lidia Myers, senior plant science major from Fredericktown, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: I chose to attend Mizzou for several reasons, such as the high graduation/employment rate of my program, the ample amount of funding through scholarships and grants, and research opportunities for undergrads. Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: I wanted to be a plant science student because it combines the most important things in…
Lara Stefani wins Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award at the Metabolomics Association of North America Annual Conference
Lara Stefani, sophomore biochemistry major and Interdisciplinary Plant Group undergraduate student, won Best Undergraduate Student Poster at the Metabolomics Association of North America Annual Conference, held Oct. 23-27. Her poster, entitled “Potential Nutraceutical Management and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with American Elderberries,” was one almost 100 poster entries presented to an international audience. Stefani’s research was produced as part…
Former Marine Turned Viticulturist Kenzi Schultz Finds a Community at Mizzou
Military service shaped Schultz’s academic future, and she wants other veterans to know that the transition to college is possible.
Kenzi Schultz grew up in a military and law enforcement family in Cordelia, California, and knew in middle school that she would one day follow in her family’s footsteps. Her great grandfather served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War, her father was a police officer and Army veteran, her brother joined the Air Force, her…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Makenna Shifflett
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Makenna Shifflett, freshman biochemistry major from Conway, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: When I visited Mizzou last fall, I met with a series of advisors. From these short visits I was able to observe the support and opportunity that was offered here at Mizzou. I could see myself being successful, surrounded by amazing people and a beautiful campus. Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: Before…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Harleigh Lewis
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Harleigh Lewis, sophomore agricultural education major from Brunswick, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: I chose the University of Missouri for multiple reasons. The main reason was that during my first tour at Mizzou I felt at home. I remember having a feeling lifted off my shoulders of choosing where I was going to go to college because right then I knew I wanted to be a…
George Frees, Senior Biochemistry and Plant Science major, Receives National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award
George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant science major, received the National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 1-4. As a member of the Cass Career Center FFA chapter, George Frees began an agriscience-based supervised agricultural experience project. Throughout his time at Mizzou, Frees has used his biochemistry and plant science education…
Q&A with First-Generation Student Emma Schudel
In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Q: Why did you choose Mizzou? A: As a Columbia native, I was too attached to my community to leave. I stayed home with my mom and wouldn’t have it any other way! Q: Why CAFNR/your chosen major? A: I have always been an animal lover, I grew up going to the St. Louis Zoo, so I’ve wanted to be…
CAFNR and Arts & Science Fall Career Fair Breaks Attendance Records
After record-breaking student attendance at the Spring 2023 Career Fair, the Fall Career Fair broke both the student and employer attendance records.
On Oct. 4, 1,541 students gathered in Brewer Fieldhouse to network with 316 employer representatives at the Fall CAFNR and Arts & Science Career Fair. This record-breaking student attendance was good news for both the students and the employers. “Mizzou is a great place to get a lot of culturally diverse people, who have that diversity of agricultural experience that…