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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…
Students in grad gear.

Dec. 9, 2024

Fall 2024 CAFNR Senior Spotlight

Congratulations to the graduating seniors!

Dec. 9, 2024

Message from Dojin Ryu

It has been a busy year for the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES)! I have just completed my first full year as director. I am pleased with progress we are making in our mission areas of teaching, research and extension. I share with you here a few highlights! FNES welcomed 126 new undergraduates in August; a 25% increase from last year! Total combined opening day enrollment in our two majors, Food Science & Nutrition and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology (NEP), was 426. Also in August, we welcomed a “new,” full-time academic advisor, Tammy Conrad. Tammy will be…
A student poses for a portrait.

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.