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Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
Cody Ding, David Kimball and Xuemin ‘Sam’ Wang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors
It is the highest rank in the University of Missouri System and recognizes faculty members for exceptional contributions to research, education and service.
UMSL partnering with API Innovation Center to help secure and strengthen the supply chain for essential pharmaceuticals in U.S.
APIIC and its partners have been awarded $14 million in federal funding to lead the development and domestic production of three critical APIs used in the treatment of asthma, diabetes and anxiety disorders.
UMSL partnering with API Innovation Center to help secure and strengthen the supply chain for essential pharmaceuticals in U.S.
APIIC and its partners have been awarded $14 million in federal funding to lead the development and domestic production of three critical APIs used in the treatment of asthma, diabetes and anxiety disorders.
UMSL partnering with API Innovation Center to help secure and strengthen the supply chain for essential pharmaceuticals in U.S.
APIIC and its partners have been awarded $14 million in federal funding to lead the development and domestic production of three critical APIs used in the treatment of asthma, diabetes and anxiety disorders.
UMSL alum Lúcia G. Lohmann named next president of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann earned a PhD in biology with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and systematics from UMSL in 2003 and had support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology while pursuing her degree.
UMSL alum Lúcia G. Lohmann named next president of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann earned a PhD in biology with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and systematics from UMSL in 2003 and had support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology while pursuing her degree.
UMSL alum Lúcia G. Lohmann named next president of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Lohmann earned a PhD in biology with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and systematics from UMSL in 2003 and had support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology while pursuing her degree.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
Assistant Professor Dan Grossman earns high marks for innovative, engaging online classes
Grossman, who was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Online Teaching in August, will present one of his papers at a conference in Paris, France, later this month.
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Biology alumnus Felipe Zapata talks to St. Louis Public Radio, KTVI about role with Disney’s ‘Encanto’
Zapata, who earned his PhD at UMSL and is now an assistant professor at UCLA, consulted with Disney on the plants depicted in the film, set in his native Colombia.
New website highlights UMSL’s continuing efforts to improve gender equity among STEM faculty through ADVANCE
The site outlines the project’s action areas, provides a list of resources for women faculty members and features space to spotlight their work.
Professor Susan Brownell’s expertise in demand with Olympics underway in Beijing
Brownell has shared her insights on the Games with The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg TV and St. Louis Public Radio, among other outlets.
UMSL’s annual economic impact exceeds $429 million in Missouri
A new report from consulting firm Tripp Umbach affirms UMSL’s role as a vital contributor to economic development, particularly in St. Louis.
Ask an Expert: David Kimball and Anita Manion discuss process and importance of redistricting
The Missouri Senate was expected to open debate on a proposed redistricting map for the state’s eight Congressional districts on Monday afternoon.
UMSL social work students work with One West Florissant to engage community members
The students were tasked with interviewing five St. Louis area residents about community beautification, safety and youth engagement.
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann
Hermann was a longtime supporter of the Harris Center and presented singer and activist John Denver with the first World Ecology Award in 1990.
Eye on UMSL: Dissecting knowledge
Teaching assistant Jake Manis consults with students Erna Rizvanovic, Annie Buck, Phuong Nguyen and Chris Courtwright Monday in the Science Learning Building.
Marie Mora receives American Society of Hispanic Economists’ 2022 Academic Achievement Award
The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.
Dual major Anne Brown finds direction with support, experiences she’s had at UMSL
Brown, who is on track to graduate with degrees in psychology and sociology in May, is conducting qualitative research at Bridge of Hope Ministries.
December graduate Tracy Pacini works to reduce benzodiazepine use for DNP project
In just a few months, Pacini found a 16.9% reduction of long-term prescriptions for benzodiazepines in a federally qualified health center.
UMSL’s Adriano Udani part of local team receiving $250K Henry Luce Foundation grant to support asylum-seekers as leaders
The project with the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America aims to center asylum-seekers as policy and intellectual leaders in the pursuit of human dignity.
A powerful partnership: A collaboration between UMSL and Ameren benefits St. Louis, industry
Ameren has enlisted the assistance of UMSL Supply Chain and Analytics for its Supply Chain Transformation Initiative.
UMSL implements $300k Office of Violence Against Women grant aimed at gender-based violence prevention
Tritons United: Against Gender Based Violence aims to reduce or eliminate gender-based violence on campus.
Baorong Guo and Annah Bender receive research grant to study streamlining SNAP application process
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the $199,000 grant, which is aimed at increasing SNAP participation among low-income families.
USDA awards UMSL-led team of researchers $633,000 grant to study pollination in urban orchards
Aimee Dunlap and Nathan Muchhala are collaborating with researchers from the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, SLU, Webster and Maryville.
Academic Influence ranks Richard Rosenfeld among world’s five most influential criminologists
Rosenfeld is a leading researcher on crime control, criminal justice policy, the social sources of crime and statistical trends in criminal justice.
Ask an Expert: Samantha Simon explores the challenges to changing police culture in the United States
The assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice authored a recent journal article in “Social Problems” about police training.
Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant
Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.
Amber Reinhart talks to St. Louis Public Radio about ways to persuade loved ones about COVID-19 vaccines
The associate professor of communication and media specializes in health communication and has worked on messaging to encourage healthy behavior.
DBA students Emily Lane, Matthew Aplin-Houtz win recognition for paper highlighting communication challenges of remote work
The two first-year students won the Best Paper Award at the 2021 Engaged Management Scholarship Conference held last month in Miami.
NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators
NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.
Doctoral student and former pro baseball player Pete Paciorek connects character education and sports
Paciorek is studying how values such as integrity and perseverance can be purposefully integrated into coaching youth sports.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights UMSL’s continued commitment to student success in annual address
Sobolik announced the creation of the St. Louis Scholars Program and plans for a full-need tuition assistance program beginning in Spring 2022.
Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry
Singh has studied different aspects of cloud computing including cost, security and operations and has expanded his research to incorporate machine learning.
Philosopher Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book dives into the computational theory of cognition
“Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Explaining Biological Cognition,” was published in December by Oxford University Press.
Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis receives $5 million in grant funding
Two grants will fund programs to support behavioral therapy trainers and to facilitate treatment for children who’ve experienced trauma.
New report from UMSL criminologists shows lengths of stay at St. Louis County jail increasing even as admissions decline
Professors Beth Huebner and Lee Slocum and doctoral student Andrea Giuffre produced the report for the Research Network on Misdemeanor Justice.
Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy
The UMSL senior will be working to earn certifications in security essentials, incident handling and forensics examination.
CLIMB program internships take students into community gardens to study bees and their behavior
A total of 10 students from Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City High Schools took part in the paid summer internship program.
STARS program exposes 36 area high school students to summer of scientific research
Jim Maher, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Mayo Clinic, delivered the keynote address last Friday during the program’s virtual confirmation ceremony.
Lav Gupta’s experience with broadband brings value to UM System’s Digitally Connected Communities Guide
Before coming to the United States, the assistant professor of computer science led a team planning and building networks to bring broadband access to cities across India.
Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media
Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.
Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection
Three international students from Nepal (from left) Dhanbir Lingden, Ganesh Shrestha and Saroj Kafle stroll through North Campus after a grocery run.
Bird Skins Workshop helps biology students get up-close look at feathered fliers
Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries organized the workshop, which taught students how to taxidermize migratory birds donated by the St. Louis Audubon Society.
Renamed Geospatial Collaborative working to foster research collaboration to address community needs
The center is helping facilitate connections with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and geographic information system-related companies in St. Louis.
White House cites UMSL criminologists’ research while announcing new strategy to combat gun violence, other crime
Curators’ Distinguished Professor Richard Rosenfeld and doctoral student Ernesto Lopez have been studying the rise in violent crime over the past year.
How university researchers bring ‘fresh insight, lower cost’ to businesses of every size, industry
Research Enabled, led by staff at UMSL, is an online portal that facilitates matches between industry needs and research solutions.
August graduate Gabriela Hernandez takes indirect path to biology degree, has plans for PhD
Hernandez has landed a position as a lab assistant at the Danforth Plant Science Center and will begin applying to doctoral programs this fall.
Counseling PhD student Zori Paul wins minority fellowship award
The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded Paul $20,000 for her PhD research on bisexual+ women of color.
Sotheby’s cites UMSL professor’s academic research in $92 million sale of Botticelli painting
The auction house listed Kurt Schreyer’s book, “Shakespeare’s Medieval Craft: Remnants of the Mysteries on the London Stage” as an expert source in the record-setting sale.
Andreia Figueiredo following passion for biology, bees to earn PhD at UMSL
Figueiredo, a native of São Luís, Brazil, has been researching color vision in orchid bees with support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center.
Missouri Institute of Mental Health leading new effort to reduce suicide in Southeast Missouri
Katie Ellison is directing the Gun Suicide Prevention Planning Project in Butler County, Missouri, with the support of a $350,000 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health.
DNP students Robert Bohnert and Elise Schaller examine COVID-19 guideline adherence in youth sports
Schaller and Bohnert looked at adherence during high- and low-impact sports in low- and high-income communities in St. Louis County.
Dharmendra Neupane creates big solutions on a nanoscopic scale
Dharmendra Neupane’s PhD research focused on nanoporous gold’s applications in medicine and biotechnology and led to a fellowship at the FDA.
Mentors, friends shape economics graduate Alyssa Leibold’s experience at UMSL
Leibold completed the BS/MA Dual Degree program and served as a research assistant for Provost Marie Mora on an NSF-funded grant project.
Nikki Hurless wins ACES scholarship for counseling PhD research
Hurless’ dissertation examines how personal histories of trauma affect relationships between counselor trainees and their clinical supervisors.
Doctoral student Ernesto Lopez contributes to impactful work on crime trends during COVID-19 pandemic
Lopez has worked as a research assistant for Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Rosenfeld on the Council on Criminal Justice project.
A science identity: A cohort of UMSL doctoral graduates benefits science education at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School
Maplewood Richmond Heights High School has the only science department in the state in which each member has a terminal degree – and all are from UMSL.
Philosophy graduate Zanyar Rojhelat’s Kurdish heritage inspires his work exploring right to self-determination
Rojhelat will pursue his PhD in philosophy at the University of Ottawa after earning his master’s degree at UMSL.
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