Faculty
Nov. 1, 2017
Rocío Melissa Rivera
Rocío completed her M.S. at Iowa State University in the laboratory of the late Dr. Steve Ford. She then pursued a doctoral degree in the laboratory of Dr. Peter J Hansen at the University of Florida. For her post-doctoral training, Rivera worked in the laboratories of Dr. Richard Schultz and Dr. Marisa Bartolomei at the University of Pennsylvania. She attended the Frontiers in Reproduction course in 2007. She joined the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri as an assistant professor in fall of 2007. In fall of 2019, Rocío participated in the Master of Biology and Technology…
Nov. 1, 2017
Allison Meyer
My overall research objective is to improve efficiency and productivity in beef cattle production through strategic nutritional management of the cowherd. I am especially interested in physiological adaptation mechanisms of pregnant females to their nutritional environment that allow for maternal maintenance and fetal growth. An additional major interest is the developmental programming implications of maternal nutrition when this adaptation is not possible and fetal development is impaired. This overall objective includes investigation into applied production implications as well as systemic physiological, tissue-level, and cellular mechanisms.
Nov. 1, 2017
Thomas McFadden
Nov. 1, 2017
Matthew Lucy
Lucy is known for his work on the reproductive physiology of high-producing dairy cows. His current research program examines the physiological processes regulating fertility in dairy cows and explores practical methods that evolve from this research. Early embryonic loss is one of the most-pressing reproductive problems facing the dairy industry today. His current work, therefore, focuses on early embryonic development and how uterine disease early postpartum leads to early embryonic loss. Studies range from basic (transcriptomics) to applied (whole animal field trials). Educational background Ph.D., University of Florida…
Nov. 1, 2017
Jonathan Green
Oct. 27, 2017
Michael A. Gold
Educational background Ph.D. 1984, Michigan State University Courses taught FOR 4385/7385 – Agroforestry I: Theory, Practice and Adoption taught fall and spring semesters as asynchronous online course as part of UMCA online masters and graduate certificate in agroforestry…
Oct. 27, 2017
Michael Byrne
Educational background Ph.D. Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Louisiana State University Courses taught Principles of Wildlife Management Ornithology…
Oct. 27, 2017
Alba Argerich
My research encompasses the following key areas: 1. Nutrient Dynamics and Biogeochemical Processes in Streams: Excess nutrient loading is a major cause of freshwater ecosystem impairment. My research delves into understanding the factors controlling nutrient transport and transformation in streams throughout the year. We have developed innovative techniques, such as a smart tracer using fluorescent dye, to study water exchange between the stream channel and the hyporheic zone, shedding light on how this exchange influences water quality and ecosystem function. 2. Stream metabolism: Stream metabolism involves the balance between organic matter production and consumption in stream ecosystems, impacting nutrient cycling and carbon…
Oct. 27, 2017
Stephen H. Anderson
Educational background Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1985 Courses taught Environmental Science/Civil Engineering 3250: Pollutant Fate and Transport Environmental Science/Soil Science 4305/7305: Environmental Soil Physics Environmental Science/Soil Science 4306/7306: Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory Environmental Science/Natural Resources 4320/7320: Hydrologic and Water Quality Modeling Biological Engineering 4350/7350/Civil Engineering 4720/7720: Watershed Modeling Using GIS Biological Engineering 8250: Water Management Theory Environmental Science/Soil Science 8400: Transport in the Vadose Zone Plant Science 4355/7355: Advanced Turfgrass Management…
Oct. 27, 2017
Eric Aldrich
Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Education & Leadership, University of Missouri, Currently Pursuing M.S. Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2011 B.S. Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2001 Courses taught ATM_SC 1050: Introductory Meteorology ATM_SC 1050H: Honors Introductory to Meteorology ATM_SC 106: Introductory Meteorology Lab ATM_SC 2022: Severe & Hazardous Weather ATM_SC 2150: Natural Hazards ATM_SC 4110: Broadcast Meteorology 1 ATM_SC 4210: Broadcast Meteorology 2 ATM_SC 4710: Synoptic Meteorology 1 ATM_SC 4720W: Synoptic Meteorology 2…