School of Natural Resources

Greg Rotert

April 20, 2022

Greg Rotert Honored with Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Greg Rotert, support systems administrator, has received the Fredrick B. Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff. The award was given as part of the college's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held April 19.
CAFNR Teaching Academy medal

April 20, 2022

CAFNR Teaching Academy Inducts Three New Members

Three new members were inducted into the CAFNR Teaching Academy as part of the college’s Celebration of Excellence event April 19. Membership in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Teaching Academy will be reserved for CAFNR faculty who have received a distinguished teaching award on a national, regional, or university level that crosses disciplines. The inductees are: Alba Argerich, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources Mary Hendrickson, associate professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences John Tummons, assistant teaching professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences Argerich is the recipient of the 2021 Provost’s…
Portrait of Robin Rotman

April 20, 2022

Robin Rotman Receives 2021 Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award at Celebration of Excellence

Robin Rotman, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources (SNR), received the 2021 Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award at CAFNR’s 2022 Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 19. Rotman earned her bachelor’s degree in geology from Sewanee: The University of the South, in Tennessee; her master’s in water science, policy and management from The University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar; and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Yale Law School. Rotman joined SNR in 2018 after 10 years of practicing law. Her teaching philosophy is focused on knowledge transfer, skills development, professional preparation and personal…
A graduate student in the School of Natural Resources, Evan Aljundi’s research is focused on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal, neurological illness that affects cervids, which are members of the deer family. Photo courtesy of Evan Aljundi.

April 19, 2022

Pursuing His Passions for Research

Evan Aljundi's passion for white-tailed deer has led to graduate research focused on Chronic Wasting Disease.
Jordon Wade smiling.

April 14, 2022

Jordon Wade to Speak at National Academy of Sciences’ Discussion

Jordon Wade, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, was asked to be a part of the National Academy of Sciences’ discussion on “State of Our Soils” on Friday, April 22. The State of the Soil event celebrates the science of soil health and soil health management during a wide-ranging discussion with panelists who will talk about soil health aspects in their respective regions. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration for the event can be found here.
Traci Wren

March 10, 2022

Traci Wren

March 8, 2022

Courtney L. Schultz

Schultz’s research focuses on the design and execution of health behavioral research across the lifespan—all with a focus on integrating nature exposure into a salutogenic healthcare approach for people and communities. She examines how leisure and outdoor recreation behaviors can be leveraged across public lands, conservation spaces, and other greenspaces to positively impact human and planetary health. This includes a focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that all have the right and opportunity to benefit from nature through meaningful outdoor leisure experiences. Educational background Ph.D., NC State University M.S., University of Missouri B.S., University of Missouri…
Sam Lord smiling.

Feb. 21, 2022

Sam Lord

Educational background Ph.D. , University of Missouri, Natural Resources – Emphasis in Soil M.S., University of Missouri, Natural Resources – Emphasis in Soil B.S. 2016, University of Missouri, Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences – Emphasis in Soil Courses taught Soil 2100 Lecture: Introduction to Soil Science Soil 4308/7308: Soil Conservation Soil 4312/7312: Environmental Soil Microbiology…
Craig Paukrt is presented with the Fisheries Excellence Award

Feb. 17, 2022

Craig Paukert Wins Fisheries Excellence Award from North Central Division of the American Fisheries Society

Craig Paukert, cooperative professor in fisheries and wildlife, received the Fisheries Excellence Award through the North Central Division of the American Fisheries Society. This award is given to a North Central member who has made outstanding contributions to the fisheries profession. This contribution may be a single activity or a collection of achievements over the individual’s career.
Every student in the parks, recreation and sport degree program is required to complete an internship, which allows them to apply the academic knowledge they have gained in a professional setting. For Logan Brinkley, that internship led to a full-time job offer. Brinkley spent his final semester at University of Missouri in Las Vegas as a global partnerships intern with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Once that experience ended, a full-time opening came available – and he jumped at the opportunity. For nearly three years, Brinkley has been a Global Partnerships Coordinator with the UFC. Photo courtesy of Logan Brinkley.

Feb. 9, 2022

A Perfect Fit

Every student in the parks, recreation and sport degree program is required to complete an internship, which allows them to apply the academic knowledge they have gained in a professional setting. For Logan Brinkley, that internship led to a full-time job offer. Brinkley spent his final semester at University of Missouri in Las Vegas as a global partnerships intern with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Once that experience ended, a full-time opening came available – and he jumped at the opportunity. For nearly three years, Brinkley has been a Global Partnerships Coordinator with the UFC. “I had been a big…