Biochemistry

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April 17, 2023

CAFNR Junior Named Goldwater Scholar

Kristen Barwick, junior in biochemistry, was one of four University of Missouri students selected as a Goldwater Scholar for 2023. Each year, universities nominate up to four students for this prestigious national scholarship — this year, all four nominees from Mizzou were named to the scholar program. The Goldwater Scholarship is a competitive national scholarship program that recognizes outstanding undergraduate students in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. It provides $7,500 for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, and is awarded based on academic merit, research experience and potential for future achievement. This year, 413…
Shari Freyermuth is an academic advisor for students in the biochemistry degree program.

March 25, 2023

CAFNR Advisor Spotlight: Shari Freyermuth

Shari Freyermuth is an academic advisor for students in the biochemistry degree program. How rewarding is it to work with students in the biochemistry degree program? I love working with biochemistry students. They are driven to do well and they want to make a difference both now and in their future careers. I’m amazed at how much studying, activities and work many of them can pack into one day! How do you assist those students throughout their academic journey? I work with students to make sure their schedules work, and we often plan ahead…
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Dec. 13, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Caitlin Kimes

Kimes will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.
Senior Spotlight graphic for Brooke Weiler.

Nov. 8, 2022

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Brooke Weiler

Discovery Fellows program jumpstarted Brooke Weiler's interest in research.
Christian Fenton grew up in Columbia and said she chose the nutrition and exercise physiology degree program at the University of Missouri because of its focus on the influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health and disease. She said that with state-of-the-art facilities, there are multiple opportunities to see firsthand how exercise and healthy eating can affect an individual’s personal health, which also includes tooth health. She has already been accepted into the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry through the Reserved Admissions Program. Photo courtesy of Christian Fenton.

Sep. 22, 2022

Preparing for the dental field

Nutrition and exercise physiology (NEP), biochemistry offer students a pathway to careers in the medical field, including dentistry.
Late last year, as part of the University of Missouri’s mission to strengthen student success, Mizzou offered funding opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. Eric Aldrich, an assistant teaching professor of atmospheric science, secured $100,000 which has gone toward the Weather Analysis and Visualization (WAV) Lab. The funding includes upgrades to the computing infrastructure and the installation of a suite of broadcast-ready weather graphics and equipment.

Aug. 29, 2022

Enhancing Education

CAFNR secures nearly $700,000 to enhance teaching and learning for students.
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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.

Dec. 13, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Emerald McKinley

McKinley will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Laura Valencia

Growing up in Columbia, Laura Valencia always loved the University of Missouri. She had a chance to officially become a Tiger when she transferred to Mizzou in 2018. As she heads toward graduation, Valencia said her time at MU has been incredible. “My favorite memories at Mizzou include all of the homecoming festivities over the years, the late nights studying at Ellis, getting coffee at Memorial Union, and attending the football and basketball games,” Valencia said. “I also really enjoyed going to the student center before the pandemic hit.” When Valencia graduates in May, she will earn a degree in…