Stories

Alba Argerich

June 25, 2021

Alba Argerich Receives 2021 Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Alba Argerich, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, received the 2021 Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award.

June 25, 2021

Felix Fritschi Receives 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity

Felix Fritschi, C. Alice Donaldson Professor in Bioenergy Crop Physiology and Genetics in the Division of Plant Sciences, received the 2021 Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity.
Cattle close-up of face

June 25, 2021

Supporting Future Scientists

Two postdoctoral fellows in the Division of Animal Sciences have received Lalor Foundation fellowships in the past three years.
Pat presenting.

June 22, 2021

Q&A with Pat Miller

Miller is an Agronomy Field Specialist with Agriculture and Environment Extension Program.
Harvey James

June 14, 2021

Assessing Fairness and Expectations in Agricultural Markets

Harvey James receives USDA NIFA grant to enhance the understanding of fairness in agricultural food markets.

June 14, 2021

Hendrickson Receives Award Through The Agriculture, Food and Human Value Society

Mary Hendrickson, associate professor in Rural Sociology, received the Excellence in Instruction Award.
Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden is returning this year, with a handful of in-person events during the next few months. Jefferson Farm and Garden will kick off the series on Thursday, June 24, with an event focused on pollinators. This month’s Science Night is titled, “Help Save the Pollinators,” and takes place during the national 2021 Pollinator Week, which is June 21-25.

June 11, 2021

Science Night to Focus on Importance of Pollinators

Jefferson Farm and Garden will share information regarding pollinators during educational and scientific event.
Two triennial events, the 11th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR11) and the ninth International Symposium on Root Development (Rooting2021), offered the root research community a closer look at projects from around the globe. In 2021, more than 700 participants from 52 countries had the opportunity to virtually attend both events as a joint venture. The event, which was held May 24-28, was organized to provide as much live interaction among participants as possible.

June 3, 2021

Root Biology Never Sleeps

Two triennial events recently offered the root research community a closer look at projects from around the globe.
Don Hollingsworth recently received an honor from CAFNR, in the form of a Dean’s Certificate for his outstanding Extension career, as well as recognizing him as an alum.

May 27, 2021

A Passion for Peonies

Don Hollingsworth's work with peonies has gained him international recognition.
covered walkway

May 24, 2021

Biochemists Receive New TRIUMPH Funding Initiative Through MU School of Medicine

A new pilot grant program led by Senior Associate Dean Bill Fay announced 30 awards to School of Medicine (SOM) investigators, including multiple awards to MU Biochemistry faculty.