PhD candidate Ryan Barrett heads for Belarus on Boren fellowship

Jun 14, 2015

The UMSL student veteran, whose dissertation research is focused on Russian foreign policy, will study the Russian language in Minsk.

UMSL’s Benton Hall receives state funding for major renovation

Jun 8, 2015

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a package of bills that designates $13.6 million in state bond funds toward renovating the building.

Anthropology alumnus tracks Cahokian pottery

May 31, 2015

Tony Farace, who completed his bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UMSL this spring, stands atop Monks Mound.

St. Louis County, UMSL win MacArthur Foundation support to reduce the use of jails

May 27, 2015

Nasser Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, will oversee the UMSL side of the project.

Biology graduate studies avian malaria parasites in Cuba

May 21, 2015

Lindsey Gray’s research was made possible by grants the recent graduate received during her senior year at UMSL.

Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition

May 12, 2015

It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.

UMSL vision scientist studies new golf ball that improves accuracy

May 12, 2015

Carl Bassi set out to discover whether a new, innovative ball could lead to improved putting.

Botanical Garden internship focuses on endangered species research

Apr 27, 2015

Senior biology major Rachel Becknell studied the endangered species commonly called Pyne’s ground plum through the internship.

UMSL psychologist discusses sexual assaults among college students

Apr 23, 2015

Zoe Peterson, associate professor of psychological sciences, weighs in on myths about rape and sexual assault and how to change campus culture.

Are you in love? A team of UMSL researchers wants to talk to you

Apr 22, 2015

Leading the project are (from left) Kruti Surti, Amanda Lococo, Assistant Professor of Psychology Sandra Langeslag, Remy Mallett and Kaylyn Moore.

Psychology professor, Nawgan co-founder talks startups, research at UMSL

Apr 15, 2015

UMSL Director of MIMH and psychology Professor Rob Paul knows about startups and research after his ventures in producing a brain alertness drink called Nawgan.

MIMH website gets facelift

Apr 14, 2015

“The revitalized website was strategically designed from the ground up to highlight the extraordinary work conducted … at MIMH,” says Rob Paul, director of the institute.

Scrambled words could provide insight to help people with dyslexia

Apr 8, 2015

Neuroscience student Emma Trammel demonstrates how she monitors a research subject’s brainwaves.

Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death

Mar 31, 2015

Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.

Peruvian primate fieldwork leads biology student to found nonprofit

Mar 30, 2015

Biology doctoral student Gideon Erkenswick teaches about Amazon wildlife through his nonprofit Field Projects International.

Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies

Mar 26, 2015

Albert Zink shared a few insights with “St. Louis on the Air” listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday.

Parkinson’s gene focus of biology student’s research

Mar 5, 2015

Christine Noto studies human neural cells for her research on Parkinson’s gene LRRK2, for which she received an Undergraduate Research Grant.

New associate provost oversees Center for Teaching and Learning

Feb 12, 2015

Andy Goodman’s new role at the University of Missouri–St. Louis represents a homecoming for the long-time educator.

The Ferguson moment: Race and place

Feb 11, 2015

UMSL political scientist Todd Swanstrom co-wrote this article for The Dream Revisited website.

UMSL scientist named NAI Fellow for blood glucose measuring device

Jan 25, 2015

This prestigious distinction comes after Xu’s portable, inexpensive, noninvasive monitor for people with diabetes earned him “Inventor of the Year” from The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar

Dec 18, 2014

A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.

Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls

Dec 9, 2014

Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.

Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award goes to UMSL biologist Patricia Parker

Dec 3, 2014

In addition to her work at UMSL, Parker is also a senior scientist at the zoo and director of the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos.

Research grant gives student chance to do fieldwork in Guyana

Nov 30, 2014

UMSL biology student Hannah Stowe was one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring.

‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups

Nov 15, 2014

UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.

Study sheds light on timing of drug delivery, emerging field of chronotherapy

Oct 28, 2014

Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study on gene expression published Oct. 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries

Oct 23, 2014

“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.

Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees

Oct 20, 2014

Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.

Biology PhD student awarded grant for field research in Guyana

Sep 22, 2014

Gyanpriya Maharaj received the grant from The Rufford Foundation, based in the U.K., which helped finance her field research this summer.

Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight

Sep 17, 2014

The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.

Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history

Sep 15, 2014

The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.

Pattonville High School student gets real-world lab experience at UMSL

Sep 14, 2014

The lab internship was made possible through the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED, which helps economically disadvantaged students expand their education and career outlook.

Undergrad’s cellular-level research tracks protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Sep 8, 2014

Misfolded amyloid-beta proteins, inflammatory responses, absorbance ratios – it sounds complicated because it is, admits Richard Davenport, a UMSL senior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology.

Biologist earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creativity

Sep 7, 2014

Xuemin (Sam) Wang, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Plant Sciences at UMSL, earned the honor for his groundbreaking research in plant biology.

Galápagos hawks hand down lice like family heirlooms, study finds

Sep 1, 2014

The group of researchers includes Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Professor in Zoological Studies and chair of the Department of Biology at UMSL.

Undergrad research grant fosters young scientist’s passion

Aug 25, 2014

Kaylyn Bauer, a UMSL junior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology, spent the summer interning at the Danforth Plant Science Center.

Grant spurs undergrad’s research toward better batteries, vehicles

Aug 20, 2014

Senior physics major Henry Hamper eyes a batch of the nanoporous carbon material he makes for research projects aimed at improving batteries and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

UMSL scholar examines evolution of learning

Aug 11, 2014

Aimee Dunlap, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, co-authored a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader

Aug 6, 2014

More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.

Eye on UMSL: Nanoporous carbons

Aug 6, 2014

Senior physics major Henry Hamper, an undergraduate research grant recipient at UMSL, makes nanoporous carbons in Benton Hall.

Aspiring scientists complete STARS program at UMSL

Jul 31, 2014

Nearly 90 high school students took part in the 2014.

UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges

Jul 30, 2014

Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.

3 UMSL projects funded by University of Missouri System

Jul 28, 2014

A novel device to help kids see, efforts to enhance antibiotic potency and a new decision-support tool that would improve efficiencies in construction are currently under way at UMSL.

UMSL’s Fred Fausz explores 250 years of ‘Historic St. Louis’

Jul 24, 2014

The noted historian’s new book clocks in at 47,000 words and 174 images covering the entirety of St. Louis’ rich 250-year history.

Which health messages will reach African American students?

Jul 6, 2014

UMSL faculty members Stephanie Van Stee (left) and Sha-Lai Williams have received a grant to study which health messages will best reach African American college students.

Grant allows science students to get hands-on lab experience

Jun 10, 2014

Susan Monnig received a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences last semester to study a species of cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae.

UMSL’s research faculty receives high national rankings

May 26, 2014

Researchers like UMSL criminologist Richard Rosenfeld (left) rank 14th among universities in the U.S. with high faculty research activity.

Faculty recognized for funded projects, patents issued

May 6, 2014

The awards reception marked the conclusion of UMSL’s weeklong Research & Innovation Week.