Three local high school students donned lab coats and worked as research scientists this summer as part of a lab internship at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. With sponsorship from the American Chemical Society and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMSL, the students participated in the ACS Project SEED.
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UMSL observatory to hold open house
The observatory open house will feature a viewing of the following celestial objects: Jupiter, Ring Nebula, Alberio and Hercules Cluster.
Public affairs official honored for service
Karen Pierre (pictured), manager in the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, recently...
Institute for Nanomedicine holds kick-off ceremony
The new St. Louis Institute for Nanomedicine held an opening ceremony recently at the Center of Research, Technology & Entrepreneurial Exchange (CORTEX) in St. Louis. The institute is a joint venture principally sponsored by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to use nanotechnologies to treat human disease.
Gallery Visio announces 2009-10 season
A collaborative exhibit featuring silkscreen prints and a photography exhibit commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall will kick off the ninth full season at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Gallery Visio. Five additional exhibits will round out the gallery’s 2009-10 season.
UMSL announces 2009 STARS graduates
More than 70 high school students spent their summer working with some of the top scientists in the greater St. Louis area. These aspiring student scientists conducted a wide range of research, studying everything from the mating activities of female water snakes to new methods for early cancer detection.
UMSL, SWIC ink enrollment agreement
University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George and Southwestern Illinois College President Georgia Costello...
University volunteer coordinator honored
The Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association has named Elizabeth Pawloski (pictured) its 2009 Volunteer Director of the Year.
‘Homework Lady’ writes book on homework
Too much of a good thing is never good for anyone. And Cathy Vatterott, associate professor of teaching and learning at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, says that’s true of homework, too.
Student wins Vibe magazine award
St. Louis has a rich musical history, and a young St. Louisan recently added to that history. Richard Williams, a...
UMSL raises $26.9 million, breaks record
The University of Missouri-St. Louis today announced that despite the dismal economy that has adversely impacted charitable donations, overall giving to the university this year totaled $26.9 million, an increase of 54 percent or $9.4 million over the 2008 fiscal year.
UMSL appoints contemporary art professor
Marilu Knode has been named the Aronson Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is currently assistant director and head of research at Future Arts Research at Arizona State University in Phoenix.
Info systems researcher wins Fulbright Award
Rajiv Sabherwal (pictured), the Emery C. Turner Professor of Information Systems at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has received a J. William Fulbright Scholar Award. He will spend the 2009-10 academic year at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, as the Fulbright-Queen’s School of Business Research Chair.
Honors students explore urban ecology
Students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis have begun an ecological survey of a stretch of land on UMSL’s South Campus and the adjacent St. Vincent Park.
UMSL to commemorate fall of Berlin Wall
The University of Missouri-St. Louis has been selected to participate in the “Freedom Without Walls” celebration sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington. The celebration will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Phew, what a smell!
A dramatic, rare plant spent about 20 hours emitting its characteristic stench Saturday and Sunday in the greenhouse at the Anheuser-Busch Ecology and Conservation Complex at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Known as “Titan Arum,” the plant generated more than 13,000 online visits to a webcam installed in the greenhouse and more than 300 in-person visits.
Alumna named Missouri’s Education Commissioner
On Thursday, the Missouri State Board of Education named Chris Wright Nicastro (pictured), superintendent of the Hazelwood (Missouri) School District and alumna of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the state’s new commissioner of education. Nicastro, MEd 1982, will begin her new job Aug. 1.
KWMU reporter earns national Murrow award
Adam Allington (pictured), reporter at 90.7 KWMU-FM, has won a 2009 National Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association.
UMSL observatory to hold open house
The observatory open house will feature a viewing of the following celestial objects: Saturn, Jupiter, Hercules Cluster, Alberio and Ring Nebula.
UMSL political scientist looks at foreclosure response
The effective metropolitan responses to foreclosure require not only local collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors, but also support from state and federal policies, according to a recent study.
Summer IT program on TV; Scholar honored
The weeklong Xtreme IT summer academy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis was featured Friday in a story by KMOV(Channel 4). The program exposes high school students to the information systems profession by providing insight into a range of applications. Students tour UMSL and the St. Louis-area offices ofIBM, Microsoft, AmerenUE andExpress Scripts.
Future scientists meet today’s scientists
Aspiring scientists spent the morning of June 24 mentally kicking around topics like the molecular soccer ball and ethics in science. More than 70 high school students participating in the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis listened to presentations given by UMSL Chancellor Tom George and Andrew Black, teaching professor of philosophy at UMSL. George, who also is a professor of chemistry and physics, discussed “The Saga of the Molecular Soccer Ball” and “Scientists as Administrators.”
Doctoral student earns fellowship
University of Missouri-St. Louis doctoral student Amanda Gendon (pictured) has received a 2009 Graduate Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities from The American Society of Criminology.