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A George Washington Carver Graduate Fellow, Brittney Cade is using citizen science from multiple individuals throughout the southwestern United States who have recorded findings about the screwbean mesquite since 2002. Cade said the tree is an important habitat for wildlife and different desert birds and has historical significance as indigenous cultures use the wood for multiple purposes. Photo courtesy of Brittney Cade.

Feb. 14, 2022

A New World of Possibilities

From Chicago’s South Side, Brittney Cade went into college wanting to find a career related to her passion for animals. Cade said she thought there were only two viable careers in that field – veterinarian or zookeeper. Once she started at Iowa State University, she discovered a new world of possibilities related not only to animals, but to the environment and natural resources. Cade earned a bachelor’s degree in animal ecology from Iowa State and her master’s degree in biology (conservation emphasis) from Miami University, in Ohio. Cade is currently working on her PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources…
In just two years, Chase Goldinger’s YouTube channel has gained nearly 8,000 subscribers, who follow along as Goldinger features life on the farm and the hands-on learning opportunities offered through the agricultural systems technology (AST) degree program at MU. Goldinger, a sophomore, is majoring in AST. Photo courtesy of Chase Goldinger.

Feb. 11, 2022

A Video View of Hands-On Learning

With just a couple days left before he graduated from Palmyra High School, Chase Goldinger’s friends thought it would be funny if he made a YouTube video about him working out on his family’s farm. Goldinger thought the idea actually sounded like a lot of fun. “I put something together real quick and showed it to all my friends,” Goldinger said. “We had a good laugh at it. I think it got like 12 views, which was honestly a bit discouraging. But I made another video and then another one. It was the snowball effect; I was really enjoying putting…
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Feb. 11, 2022

CAFNR Welcomes New Faculty

As we begin the spring semester, we are excited to welcome the new faculty members in our college who have joined us. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is proud to introduce four new faculty members this spring who are ready to advance our core missions of research, teaching and Extension. They each bring expertise in their chosen fields of training, and represent three of our six divisions: Animal Sciences; Applied Social Sciences; and Plant Science & Technology. We are pleased to showcase the newest members of our college: Chandra Boosani Assistant Research…
Craig Schenck

Feb. 11, 2022

Get to Know Craig Schenck

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry. As an assistant professor, my roles are varied, most of my time is dedicated to teaching and research. Our lab works on understanding how and why plants produce so many chemical compounds. One of the main functions of these compounds is defense. They are also useful for humans, for example some serve as medicines. So, we are also interested in harnessing plants to make more of these useful chemical compounds. How long have you worked…

Feb. 9, 2022

Cotton Specialist Joins the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center

Bradley Wilson joined CAFNR as an assistant research professor at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC) on Jan. 2.  In this role, he will focus on developing, funding and conducting field experiments that improve cotton production practices in southeast Missouri. “We are so glad to welcome Bradley to the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center,” said Shibu Jose, CAFNR associate dean for research and director of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Stations. “The FD-REEC is vital for local producers, and we are thrilled to add Bradley’s experience to the team.” Wilson’s research and Extension program will focus on…
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…
The accelerated master’s coordinated program in dietetics within the nutrition and exercise physiology (NEP) degree program offers students a unique opportunity to earn two degrees in just five years. Students who complete the program come away with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and exercise physiology, with an emphasis in nutrition and foods; a master’s degree in dietetics; and all of the internship hours necessary to take the registration examination for dietitians (RD Exam). It’s a program that Samantha Tracy, a master’s student in dietetics, said she is thrilled to have found. Photo courtesy of Samantha Tracy.

Feb. 7, 2022

Preparing Students for Success

The accelerated master’s coordinated program in dietetics within the nutrition and exercise physiology (NEP) degree program offers students a unique opportunity to earn two degrees in just five years.
Ellen Phillips, a senior by credits, has been incredibly involved during her time on campus. Phillips serves as the philanthropy chair for the Sigma Alpha sorority, the fundraising chair for the Swine Club and a member of the Conservation Leadership Corp. Phillips also serves as the vice president of communications for the CAFNR Ambassadors. Phillips is interested in pursuing a law degree after she earns her undergraduate degree in agriculture. Photo courtesy of Ellen Phillips.

Feb. 7, 2022

Finding the Perfect Fit

In high school, Ellen Phillips gained an appreciation for law and policy through the local YMCA’s youth and government program.
Eduardo Beche

Feb. 7, 2022

Eduardo Beche Receives Foundation for Soy Innovation Scholarship

Eduardo Beche, research scientist in Plant Science & Technology, was selected to receive the 2021 Soy Innovation Scholarship through the Foundation for Soy Innovation. The scholarship will help fund the recipients’ education and research. Beche’s research centers on yield and adaptability of soybean traits. Beche plans to use the $1,000 scholarship to attend the World Soybean Research Conference 11 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
When Emily Meyer made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, she knew the personal financial planning degree program would allow her expand on her passions. As Meyer, a senior, finishes her final semester as a Tiger, she has definitely made the most of her time in Columbia. Meyer has already accepted a full-time job with J.P. Morgan, which she will begin in July. Photo courtesy of Emily Meyer.

Feb. 5, 2022

A Home Away From Home

Emily Meyer served as a bank teller in her hometown of Bowling Green, Mo., for nearly three years while in high school, developing a passion for numbers and for helping others. When she made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, Meyer knew the personal financial planning degree program would allow her expand on those passions. As Meyer, a senior, finishes her final semester as a Tiger, she has definitely made the most of her time in Columbia. Along with increasing her knowledge base related to finances, Meyer has been very involved, including an internship that has helped set…