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.

Annual STL CyberCon helps connect students to industry trends in cybersecurity

Nov 9, 2022

Jim Garrett, the chief information security officer for the state of Missouri, delivered the keynote address at the conference, held in person for the first time since 2019.

Trilce Encarnacion receives NSF grant to help grow diversity in STEM careers

Nov 7, 2022

Encarnacion developed a program called the Minority Issues Forum Undergraduate Students Workshop, which aims to help underrepresented college students get involved in STEM research.

Former NGA Director Robert Sharp joining UMSL Geospatial Collaborative

Nov 4, 2022

Sharp will serve as a research fellow and help guide efforts to lead collaborative K-16 workforce and talent development while strengthening and expanding the university’s partnerships.

Professor James Bashkin honored by American Chemical Society’s St. Louis Section

Oct 16, 2022

Bashkin received the St. Louis Award, which honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry.

Professor Emerita Zuleyma Tang-Martinez honored for challenging accepted ideas in science, promoting diversity

Oct 4, 2022

The Animal Behavior Society presented the longtime member of the Department of Biology with its Exemplar Award at its annual meeting.

Educators from across the country convene online for Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference

Oct 3, 2022

The conference provides professional development on emerging trends in technology applications in higher education as well as online teaching strategies.

Robert Paul, Gaiyan Zhang named Curators’ Distinguished Professors

Sep 21, 2022

Paul, the director of the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Zhang, a professor of finance, are noted scholars nationally and internationally.

UMSL launching new master’s degree program in fintech

Sep 11, 2022

The program is designed to build a highly trained fintech workforce, providing students with knowledge of traditional finance modules as well as fintech tools, including blockchain.

New federal grant will help build new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Sep 2, 2022

The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Saint Louis University were previously tapped to co-lead research and development for the new center.

Clinical psychologist Ryan Carpenter studies how alcohol use contributes to opioid deaths

Aug 29, 2022

Carpenter has received a grant of more than $800,000 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to support a five-year, multi-phase study.

Devin Banks discusses toll drug overdoses are taking on Black community in St. Louis with PBS NewsHour

Aug 21, 2022

Banks is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences and a member of UMSL’s addiction science team.

Mentorship program at MIMH helps foster Megan Niehaus’ interest in neuroHIV

Aug 8, 2022

UMSL was one of five sites hosting students in the summer mentorship program organized as part of the International NeuroHIV Cure Consortium.

STARS program celebrates the work of its latest class of aspiring scientists

Jul 25, 2022

A group of 70 high school students from across the St. Louis region and beyond received hands-on training in scientific research through the six-week program.

Eye on UMSL: A new generation of scientists

Jul 25, 2022

High school students participating in the Students and Teachers As Research Scientists program gathered for a group photo in the Science Learning Building.

CLIMB Program provides area high school students hands-on research experience in UMSL labs

Jul 18, 2022

Thirteen interns from the Hazelwood, Jennings, Ritenour, Riverview Gardens and University City school districts took part in this summer’s program.

Abderrahmen Mtibaa researching ways to improve networking, security in disaster response networks

Jul 11, 2022

The assistant professor of computer science is working with colleagues at New Mexico State University and Saint Louis University on an NSF-funded project.

STLMade spotlights UMSL-led research on pollination in urban orchards

Jun 13, 2022

Associate Professor Aimee Dunlap serves as director of the project, which involves seven researchers from six institutions across the St. Louis region.

UMSL faculty members share expertise during Mental Health Awareness Month

May 27, 2022

Chelsey Wilks discussed suicide prevention with KSDK (Channel 5), and Ann Steffen authored an article on treating older adults for the National Council on Aging.

Rajiv Banavali and the science of sustainability

May 26, 2022

The chemistry alumnus is the senior vice president of science and innovation at WestRock Corporation, where he’s developing sustainable paper packaging.

A pitch for the future: UMSL Accelerate’s impact grows alongside new space

May 19, 2022

The new facility will be a hub for numerous UMSL-led accelerators and a gathering place for collaboration among startup founders and the UMSL community.

College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students

May 16, 2022

They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.

Students showcase work during Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 2, 2022

Around 60 undergraduates presented their original mentored investigations and creative inquiries during Friday’s event.

Decipher Investigative Intelligence, Secure Community Network, UMSL win Innovation in Philanthropy Award

Apr 25, 2022

UMSL students Shawanda Martin, Hufsa Siddiqui and Zachary Weiss have supported Secure Community Network in their work as Decipher Investigative Intelligence interns.

UMSL among 8 regional research institutions partnering to establish Taylor Geospatial Institute

Apr 21, 2022

The institute, funded by an investment from Enterprise Holdings Executive Chairman Andrew C. Taylor, will support collaborative research and training across the region.

UMSL celebrates work of its faculty researchers and innovators

Apr 18, 2022

Jerry Dunn, Lon Chubiz, Aimee Dunlap, Nathan Muchhala, Felia Davenport and Uma Segal were honored at the Research and Innovation Reception on April 8.

UMSL students share research at Missouri Capitol as part of Undergraduate Research Day

Apr 11, 2022

Anne Brown, Bridget Muise, Breara Wenzel, Maya Harter, Owen Ireton and Lucas Lauter showcased their work for and took questions from legislators and other officials.

Science Teachers of Missouri honor Charles Granger with annual award in his name

Apr 11, 2022

The Charles R. Granger Legacy Award will recognize educators who have spent their careers striving to give back to the state’s science community.

UMSL serving as educational partner with Generation USA on Verizon Skill Forward Initiative

Apr 11, 2022

UMSL will provide training for area students interested in careers as junior full stack java developers through a free, fully online, 16-week program.

Engineering student Kevin Humble’s return to school leads him to new career

Apr 4, 2022

Humble is set to graduate in May from the UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program and will start a new job at Boeing.

2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment

Mar 28, 2022

This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.

UMSL, SLU will co-lead research and development for the new St. Louis Regional Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center

Mar 24, 2022

The two universities’ work in research and development will dovetail with the center’s efforts to bolster workforce development and increase production.

Permanent Daylight Savings: A Q&A with Professor Xuemin Wang on the implications of the Sunshine Protection Act on circadian rhythm

Mar 18, 2022

Professor Xuemin (Sam) Wang researches the molecular mechanism of interplays between the circadian clock and metabolism in plants, which has implications for human health.

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni contribute $13.4 billion to Missouri’s economy

Mar 18, 2022

A study by Tripp Umbach also found that UMSL contributed more than $429 million in both direct and indirect impact to the state’s economy.

UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide

Mar 16, 2022

Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.

Growing Fintech offerings put UMSL at the avant-garde of increasing market demand

Mar 14, 2022

With the exploding importance of technology such as blockchain, it’s increasingly critical that people in the workforce are educated and prepared to work at the intersection of finance and technology.

Eye on UMSL: Parting gift

Mar 2, 2022

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik welcomed outgoing NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp to the UMSL campus and presented him with a retirement gift.

Alumna Emily Blackburn deploying vast geospatial intelligence expertise in new role at UMSL

Feb 28, 2022

Blackburn began working as a geospatial data analyst at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative after more than a decade at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

College of Optometry launches cutting edge telehealth course

Feb 21, 2022

Tele-optometry and tele-retinal services can help optometrists reach patients who might not otherwise have access, or easy access, to care.

Biology alumnus Felipe Zapata talks to St. Louis Public Radio, KTVI about role with Disney’s ‘Encanto’

Feb 18, 2022

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.