On Tuesday, Nov. 6, students, faculty, staff and alumni of the School of Natural Resources were honored at the 2018 SNR Awards Banquet. This was the second year for the event, which recognizes excellence in service, advising, research and teaching. Shibu Jose, director of SNR, spoke at the event and presented the awards. Those honored on Nov. 6 included: Mark…
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Plant scientist Walter Gassmann latest CAFNR researcher to earn AAAS Fellow honors
As Walter Gassmann tells it, he is a biologist who happens to have a growing appreciation for plants as his career has progressed. “I really appreciate the puzzle aspect of science and working to find how the pieces fit together and the approach that science takes to answering those kind of questions,” Gassmann said. “Sometimes I think I could almost…
Lending an Ear
MU biochemistry advisor recognized by state advising association
For Shari Freyermuth, advising students is a labor of love. It’s a passion others have recognized, too. Freyermuth has received multiple awards for her achievements as a faculty adviser in the department of biochemistry. On Sept. 24, Freyermuth was recognized as an Outstanding Academic Advisor Award at the Missouri Academic Advising Association’s annual conference in Camden, Missouri. Each year, only one…
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Agricultural journalism students win prizes in 11 categories
A group of science and agricultural journalism students from MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources received awards at a national agriculture communications competition. The National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow’s Critique and Contest was hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona, a few weeks ago, as part of the Agricultural Media Summit. The winners, all members and former members of the Mizzou…