University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL

Nov 20, 2023

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.

Staffers capture the story of MIMH’s impact through participation in Scientist Artist Collaborative

Nov 20, 2023

Playwright José Cruz González helped lead the fifth iteration of the collaborative, which pairs MIMH researchers with artists and is designed to help unlock their creativity.

UMSL alum Jane Merkel serves as zoological manager of animal health at Saint Louis Zoo

Nov 20, 2023

Merkel earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from UMSL and did research in the lab of Patricia Parker, then the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Zoological Studies.

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik discusses agricultural innovation, collaboration at NASA Acres kickoff event

Nov 6, 2023

More than 50 consortium partners gathered at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis County Thursday morning for the inaugural gathering.

Department of Supply Chain and Analytics partnering with Cass Information Systems to bolster research, experiential learning

Oct 30, 2023

UMSL faculty members will benefit from industry data to enhance their research and can also build case studies and tailored class projects to benefit students.

Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum examines urban heat islands, their impact and mitigation strategies

Oct 2, 2023

The event featured presentations from UMSL History Professor Andrew Hurley, AECOM Principal Steven Duong and Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow Kaylee Arnold.

MIMH partnering with Department of Mental Health and Missouri Behavioral Health Council to raise awareness and guide treatment of early psychosis

Sep 28, 2023

MIMH Associate Director Rachel Kryah is leading the project, which aims to help individuals impacted by first-episode psychosis get the resources and support they need.

Michi Tobler engaging in teaching, research and outreach as new E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Zoological Studies at UMSL

Sep 5, 2023

Tobler has a dual appointment as senior scientist at the Saint Louis Zoo and will be collaborating on research through the WildCare Institute.

Haitao Li part of a team of researchers developing sensors to detect and mitigate contamination in the chicken supply chain

Aug 28, 2023

The sensors use lasers and fiber optic cables to sense minute concentrations of salmonella bacteria, and Harvest Public Media recently highlighted the work.

UMSL preparing to celebrate 60th anniversary while recommitting to its mission of education, service

Aug 25, 2023

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik used her annual State of the University Address to highlight ways UMSL is adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.

Students embark on college life at Oak Hall on Move-In Day

Aug 21, 2023

Students and parents, assisted by volunteers, carried their boxed-up belongings and dorm decorations into the residence hall ahead of the new academic year.

Mechanical engineering students build improved testing device for St. Louis manufacturer Hussmann

Aug 21, 2023

William Todd, Seth Flamm, Alexander Clark and Briana Kagy developed the apparatus for their Mechanical Engineering Design Project capstone course.

UMSL students present research on equity in STEM at national conference

Jul 24, 2023

Tabish Gul shared research on closing allyship gaps in academia, while Kristen Woodhall presented findings on gender disparities in COVID-19 relief grants.

Recent UMSL graduate Amy Kenny pursues social psychology PhD

Jul 24, 2023

During her time at UMSL, Kenny explored her passions, taking part in lab research, creative writing and the University Singers choir.

CLIMB marks nine years helping area high school students gain lab experience through paid internships

Jul 17, 2023

Eight young women from the Hazelwood, Jennings and University City school districts took part in the six-week program this summer.

Biology doctoral student Ketra Oketcho aims to improve global food security through research at Danforth Plant Science Center

Jun 26, 2023

Oketcho is trying to understand the mechanisms behind native resistance to cassava mosaic virus, which impacts cassava, a tuberous root plant that is a staple crop in much of Africa.

UMSL Addiction Science Team hosts roundtable with Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine

Jun 26, 2023

The meeting focused on ways to increase access to naloxone for people impacted by addiction in low-income housing.

50 area high school students attend UMSL’s inaugural geospatial summer camp

Jun 26, 2023

The four-day camp provided students with an introduction to geospatial science and gave them a chance to work with GIS tools such as ArcGIS to investigate policy problems.

NSA redesignates UMSL as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

Jun 12, 2023

Associate Professors Vijay Anand and Shaji Khan from the Department of Information Systems and Technology led the redesignation process.

Workshop helps teachers learn ways to bring geospatial technology into classrooms

Jun 5, 2023

More than two dozen teachers took part in Friday’s workshop, held in conjunction with the Geography 2050 STL: Feeding Our Future Planet symposium.

UMSL partners with American Geographical Society to host Geography 2050 STL

Jun 2, 2023

Thursday’s symposium had the theme “Feeding Our Future Planet” and covered issues at the intersection of geospatial technology and agriculture. It also included a teacher workshop on Friday.

College of Nursing’s Kim Werner on women’s health, translating research into real-world practices and more

Jun 1, 2023

Werner, an associate professor and associate dean of research, also serves as the principal investigator for Tritons United: Against Gender-Based Violence.

May graduate Emily Sigmund to enter medical physics PhD program

May 22, 2023

During her time at UMSL, Sigmund assisted with comet spectroscopy research and interned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Badri Adhikari develops new online tool to help writers and coders gain insight into their writing process

May 19, 2023

Process Feedback provides users analysis in charts and graphs to help them better visualize and understand the process they use to produce their work.

Richard B. Primack highlights how climate change is hitting famed Walden Pond during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture

May 11, 2023

The Boston University professor delivered last week’s lecture, presented by UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Students get a chance to show off their work at annual Graduate Research Fair

Apr 28, 2023

Students from biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, computer science, education, political science, public policy, psychology and social work took part in the fair.

UMSL honors faculty for research excellence at annual Research and Innovation reception

Apr 23, 2023

Vijay Anand, Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Ryan Carpenter, Natalie Bolton, Phyllis Balcerzak, Chanua Ross and Haitao Li were recognized for their research work.

9th annual hackathon engages students, alumni and community while supporting women in tech

Apr 17, 2023

The event was organized through the Department of Information Systems and Technology and sponsored by Slalom Consulting, Spry Digital and SyllogisTeks.

UMSL students visit Missouri State Capitol for Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 10, 2023

Twelve UMSL students across a variety of disciplines joined 36 other students from throughout the UM System for last Thursday’s event in Jefferson City.

Four cybersecurity students receive scholarships from U.S. Bank

Apr 3, 2023

U.S. Bank representative Neil Rose presented the scholarships to students Andrew Miller, Bridget Black, Joshua Meppiel and Amir Esmaeli during an event on March 24.

Eye on UMSL: Planning session

Mar 27, 2023

Assistant Teaching Professor Damon Walker consults with students in his IT Project Management course as they work through plans for an upcoming Women’s Hackathon.

UMSL Global celebrates internationally engaged faculty members during Touhill reception

Mar 20, 2023

Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.

UMSL students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington

Mar 6, 2023

Senior Luis Schneegans and junior Zahria Patrick showcased their research in mathematics and chemistry, respectively. Patrick’s poster presentation earned second place in her category.

Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala sharing leadership of UMSL’s Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center

Feb 27, 2023

The pair chat about how they’re approaching their roles as caretakers of what they describe as the center’s “amazing legacy.”

Alumna Elizabeth Petersen receives inaugural Dr. Jane A. Miller Award, named in honor of her mentor

Feb 27, 2023

The award was created to recognize “encouragement, fostering and support of women in science and science education.”

Sandra Langeslag’s research on love and the brain featured on TODAY

Feb 14, 2023

Associate Professor Sandra Langeslag talked to TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager about the science of love.

Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis

Feb 13, 2023

Biology PhD student George Todd presents his research on hover fly cognitive and behavioral ecology during a Three Minute Thesis competition last week in the MSC.

Reda Amer named new director of UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative

Feb 13, 2023

Amer is being tasked with helping create academic programs that serve the workforce development needs of NGA and others in St. Louis’ growing geospatial ecosystem.

UMSL partnering to grow Center of Excellence in indoor farming

Feb 3, 2023

The center, which would be located on UMSL’s North Campus, would work to increase the productivity and scalability of indoor, soilless farming methods, such as aquaponics.

Celebrating Black History Month 2023 with stories of UMSL excellence

Jan 30, 2023

Commemorate Black History Month with UMSL Daily by revisiting 12 inspiring stories of Black student, faculty, staff and alumni triumphs and contributions.

Christina Karam preparing for medical school after leaving behind turmoil of Lebanon, earning biology degree at UMSL

Jan 17, 2023

Karam got an inside look at health care while participating in the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program last summer in Milan, and she graduated summa cum laude last month.

Looking back at an eventful 2022 through stories told in UMSL Daily

Dec 25, 2022

The past 12 months have featured numerous stories of success, innovative teaching and research, and impactful community engagement done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Eye on UMSL: Deep learning

Dec 19, 2022

Assistant Professor Badri Adhikari explains some of the principles of artificial intelligence and deep learning to the participants at a full-day, hands-on workshop last Friday.

Eye on UMSL: Prepping for finals

Dec 12, 2022

Ray Kannenberg, a first-year doctoral student pursuing his PhD in cellular biology, studies in the lobby of the Science Learning Building as the end of the fall semester draws near.

Addiction Science Team growing in numbers, impact with new funding from state opioid settlements

Dec 5, 2022

The team has added 10 new members and has been expanding its partnerships with the help of more than $6 million in new funding directed to UMSL.

New platform improves access to UMSL innovative works

Nov 21, 2022

The new UMSL Innovations online platform automates certain nonexclusive licensing and can significantly reduce the transaction time, allowing for wider reach of UMSL intellectual property.

Eye on UMSL: Recruiting for the front lines of medicine

Nov 14, 2022

First Lieutenant Luke S. Jokerst, a recruiter with the U.S. Army Medical Department, speaks to students Autumn House, Tim Angelo A. Lopez and Ryan Ruamnijitphong during the Biology Career Forum.

Olivia Crowell reflects on her UMSL experience as she looks to her future as an engineer

Nov 14, 2022

The Honors College student will be graduating in December with a degree in electrical engineering from the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center honors alumna Jaqueline Goerck with Robert R. Hermann World Ecology Award

Nov 14, 2022

Goerck, a 1999 PhD graduate, helped found SAVE Brasil, which works to protect birds and their natural environments in her native Brazil.

Saint Louis Zoo wins WAZA Conservation Award for its longtime collaboration with UMSL in Galápagos Islands

Nov 10, 2022

The partnership has resulted in over 30 advanced degrees for students representing numerous countries, many of whom have gone on to careers as conservationists.