CAFNR

Dec. 12, 2024

Biochemistry student wins first place undergraduate poster at Midwest Drosophila Conference

Hannah Rice, a sophomore biochemistry major, presented a poster at the Midwest Drosophila Conference held in Bloomington, Indiana, Nov. 16 -17.
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Dec. 11, 2024

Farmers gain financial insights through innovative database, personalized education

For more than a decade, Division of Applied Social Sciences faculty Jon Simonsen and Bruce Fowler have been working to create a robust financial database tool for farmers, while also helping producers hone their own financial skills. “The ultimate goal is to be able to go out there and get the best financial information to enable producers to make the best decisions for their farms and their families,” said Simonsen, professor of agricultural education. Jon Simonsen The project makes use of dozens of agricultural education teachers at high schools and technical schools across the Midwest. These teachers offer adult classes…

Dec. 10, 2024

Graduate Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jhonathan Ordinola Diaz

What is your research focus?  My research focuses on energy policy and their implications on the population. Currently, I am conducting research on the public perception of nuclear waste in Missouri, learning from the public’s experience, to approximate the concerns that will occur in a future permanent repository, yet to be defined by the Department of Energy, but needed soon. Jhonathan Ordinola Diaz Why does this field interest you?  I grew up in a small town in northern Peru (Pucala), surrounded by huge sugar cane fields owned by a single company. Our water, air and energy sources were closely affected…
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Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Dawn Sherman

Sherman is a senior graduating in December with a degree in agribusiness management.
A student poses for a photo in the snow in front of the Columns.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Luke Annin

Annin is a senior graduating in December with a degree in biochemistry.
A student poses for a portrait in front of the Columns.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Anna Buchanan

Buchanan is a senior graduating in December with a degree in agribusiness management.
A student poses for a photo on the Mizzou football field.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lindsey Batson

Batson is a senior graduating in December with a degree in parks, recreation, sport and tourism.
A student poses for a portrait.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Mason Locke

Locke is a senior graduating in December with a degree in agribusiness management.
A student poses for a portrait.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Fiona Heeney

Heeney is a senior graduating in December with a degree in hospitality management.
A student poses for a portrait.

Dec. 9, 2024

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lily Cattoor

Cattoor is a senior graduating in December with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology.