Stories

Feb. 13, 2023
Endless Educational Opportunities
As part of ensuring student success, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) offers its students numerous opportunities to connect in meaningful ways with industry professionals. Those interactions come through a variety of programs, from CAFNR-sponsored experiences to degree-specific trips. Recently, CAFNR students met with a variety of professionals through the Agribusiness Career Connections Program, Dickinson Scholars Program and Biochemistry Industry Tour. The Agribusiness Career Connection program is designed to connect CAFNR undergraduates to various agribusinesses located throughout the Midwest. Students hear from businesses and organizations, with a focus on possible internships or future job opportunities. The…

Feb. 1, 2023
The Joy of Collaboration
One year ago, a team of plant scientists and biochemists from Mizzou was among faculty awarded the first-ever CAFNR Joy of Discovery Seed Grant funding. Today, that team has parlayed that funding into a $1.25 million National Science Foundation grant that could lead to a deeper understanding of how plant immunity impacts the plant nutrient systems than ever before. The Joy of Discovery program, through the CAFNR Office of Research, aims to provide faculty with funding for interdisciplinary research that will produce preliminary data to make faculty projects more competitive to major funding sources. It provides up to $20,000 for…

Dec. 16, 2022
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Isabella Bertarelli
Bertarelli is a senior graduating in December with a degree in biochemistry.

Dec. 13, 2022
Senior Spotlight: Caitlin Kimes
Kimes will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.

Nov. 16, 2022
An Exceptional Evening
CAFNR honors six of the college’s outstanding alumni at the 2022 Column Awards.

Nov. 8, 2022
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Brooke Weiler
Discovery Fellows program jumpstarted Brooke Weiler's interest in research.

Oct. 18, 2022
CAFNR Research Symposium Poster Winners Announced
More than 90 posters were showcased at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' first in-person Research Symposium.

Aug. 17, 2022
Building a Research Footprint
Kristen Barwick, junior biochemistry major, secured two national awards this summer.

May 9, 2022
Senior Spotlight: Laith Almashharawi
Almashharawi will graduate with degrees in biochemistry and film studies.

April 20, 2022
Scott Peck Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Scott Peck, professor of biochemistry and member of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG), received the 2022 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty during CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony held April 19.