Sociology Professor Wayne Brekhus Talks Research and Working with Undergraduates
Sociological research is often different than typical scientific research. It is more centered around interviews and people instead of being centered around a lab environment. Dr. Wayne Brekhus explains how his students conduct their research and how he guides them. Brekhus’ students typically take part in qualitative research, such as ethnographies and interviews. They go…
Award-Winning Researchers
Four students from MU’s Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) program were honored at the 2016 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
New Assistant Director Lands ‘Dream Job’
Through conducting research, Jennifer Sanders found her calling: helping and working with people. She hopes to help students discover their passions, too as the new assistant director of MU’s Office of Undergraduate Research. “Research is something that was very…
Researching limb regeneration
The human body is capable of closing wounds and healing broken bones, but it cannot regrow lost arms and legs. At least, not yet. Jessica Whited, BS BA ’98, hopes to change that by studying salamanders.
NSF GRFP Funding Available for Graduate Students
The NSF GRFP is providing funding for 3 years of graduate school for students in the qualifying fields.
Biochemistry major spends summer at Stanford researching plant defense compounds
Spending the summer on the coast of northern California is something many dream of doing to relax and unwind. For Julia Brose, it was a summer of hard work. Brose is a junior from Wildwood, MO, studying biochemistry. “I really fell in love with biochemistry because I love seeing how molecules work on a very…
The Undergraduate Research Workshop Series is back!
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2016 Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievements Forum
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Summer Forum took place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in McQuinn Atrium of the Bond Life Sciences Center. The Forum showcased the work of 125 undergraduates who had been engaged in research over the summer. This included Mizzou students along with visiting students form universities and…
Two Students Earn American Society of Plant Biologists Fellowship
A lot of Mizzou students spend their study time staring at computer screens and books. Julia Brose and Alex Clarke have opted to stare at plants, and it’s a decision that’s earned them noteworthy fellowships this summer.
Aspiring Speech-Language Pathologist Hopes to Improve Quality of Life for People with ALS
Abby Isabelle is a senior Communication Science and Disorders major originally from Lufkin, Texas. After working in agriculture and wildlife for a few years, she chose to come back to school and pursue a new career path.