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.

Assistant Clinical Professor Patrick Stark selected for inaugural AOA Leadership Institute

Feb 14, 2022

The year-long AOA program aims “to energize and equip the next generation of champions for optometry, who will then be ready to step in and lead at all levels – local, state and beyond.”

New website highlights UMSL’s continuing efforts to improve gender equity among STEM faculty through ADVANCE

Feb 11, 2022

The site outlines the project’s action areas, provides a list of resources for women faculty members and features space to spotlight their work.

UMSL’s annual economic impact exceeds $429 million in Missouri

Feb 7, 2022

A new report from consulting firm Tripp Umbach affirms UMSL’s role as a vital contributor to economic development, particularly in St. Louis.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center renaming World Ecology Award to honor late philanthropist Robert R. Hermann

Jan 31, 2022

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

Jan 24, 2022

Teaching assistant Jake Manis consults with students Erna Rizvanovic, Annie Buck, Phuong Nguyen and Chris Courtwright Monday in the Science Learning Building.

Dual major Anne Brown finds direction with support, experiences she’s had at UMSL

Jan 10, 2022

Brown, who is on track to graduate with degrees in psychology and sociology in May, is conducting qualitative research at Bridge of Hope Ministries.

UMSL team wins Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Invitational

Dec 20, 2021

Students Joshua Dobyns, Annmol Babu, Faith Clark, Bharath Mukka, Venkat Pathapati and Subhan Pial comprised the winning team.

UMSL implements $300k Office of Violence Against Women grant aimed at gender-based violence prevention

Dec 13, 2021

Tritons United: Against Gender Based Violence aims to reduce or eliminate gender-based violence on campus.

Boys Scouts of America’s local council honors UMSL for support of STEM programming

Dec 9, 2021

UMSL was recognized for its long partnership with the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s STEM University program, among other initiatives.

USDA awards UMSL-led team of researchers $633,000 grant to study pollination in urban orchards

Nov 18, 2021

Aimee Dunlap and Nathan Muchhala are collaborating with researchers from the Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, SLU, Webster and Maryville.

STL CyberCon panel highlights different paths to careers in cybersecurity

Nov 15, 2021

The seventh annual conference attracted more than 160 registrants and featured a discussion on the benefits of four-year degrees and certifications.

Two UMSL nursing students win Edith L. Cole Scholarship from Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis

Nov 8, 2021

UMSL BSN students Goodness Ohia Obioha and Tiffany Nichols are two of four recipients of the Edith L. Cole Scholarship.

Gov. Mike Parson speaks at progress tour of $7 million UMSL Nursing Simulation Laboratories expansion, renovation

Nov 3, 2021

The project is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage by increasing UMSL Nursing’s capacity to graduate pre-licensure BSN students by 20%.

Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant

Nov 1, 2021

Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.

2020 Optometry Student Ambassador of the Year finds passion for optometric service at UMSL

Nov 1, 2021

Putting on a pair of glasses for the first time and realizing what he’d been missing out on fostered an early interest in optometry for Josh Dudek.

Harris Conservation Forum highlights Indigenous knowledge and its lessons for sustainability

Oct 11, 2021

This year’s annual forum was part of a five-day collaborative virtual conference “Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability – Food.”

NGA, UMSL partnering to develop STEM professionals and educators

Oct 6, 2021

NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp and UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik signed an Educational Partnership Agreement on Wednesday.

Optometry becoming a family tradition for brothers Alexander and Jon Kane

Sep 27, 2021

The brothers developed interests in health care and optometry listening to stories from their parents, a dentist and an ophthalmologist.

Assistant Professor Vivek Singh’s research aimed at addressing practical problems of industry

Sep 7, 2021

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

Aug 30, 2021

“Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Explaining Biological Cognition,” was published in December by Oxford University Press.

UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis 

Aug 16, 2021

Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.

Education alumna Melissa Bouquet goes sky high with NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program

Aug 5, 2021

The Fort Zumwalt West High School teacher was one of the 28 educators from across the country selected for the AAA Program in 2020.

Cybersecurity student Faith Clarke selected to participate in accelerated certification academy

Jul 19, 2021

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

Jul 19, 2021

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

Jul 19, 2021

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

Jul 15, 2021

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.

Scholarships and community support help STEM student pursue her degree in biotechnology

Jul 14, 2021

Keona Hughes was most recently awarded the Rooted in Science Scholarship from Proctor & Gamble.

Roxanne Vandermause named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Jul 13, 2021

Vandermause has served as interim dean since January 2020 and now looks forward to steering the college through a period of growth in her permanent role.

Professor Erika Gibb’s study on alcoholic ‘Christmas Comet’ featured in national, international media

Jul 12, 2021

Gibb’s research revealed Comet 46P/Wirtanen released an abnormally high amount of methanol as it flew past Earth in 2018.

Ayomide Aruwajoye wins inaugural $10,000 Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship

Jul 9, 2021

Writing about her dream to open a nursing school in Nigeria, her father’s home country, helped Aruwajoye clinch the scholarship.

Nursing alumna LaShe’ Tomlin-Wilks overcomes struggles and strives to help others

Jul 6, 2021

Figuring out how to best study and prioritizing school over all else were key for Tomlin-Wilks, who is now a nurse at Mercy Hospital.

Eye on UMSL: International chemistry connection

Jul 6, 2021

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

Jul 5, 2021

Assistant Teaching Professor Meghann Humphries organized the workshop, which taught students how to taxidermize migratory birds donated by the St. Louis Audubon Society.

Documentary by UMSL alumna and faculty highlights dental health disparities for children in rural Missouri

Jul 1, 2021

College of Nursing alumna Carol Berger started working on dental health disparities in rural Missouri for her DNP clinical scholarship project.

Renamed Geospatial Collaborative working to foster research collaboration to address community needs

Jun 30, 2021

The center is helping facilitate connections with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and geographic information system-related companies in St. Louis.

Veteran Brad Cary builds passion for ocular disease career in UMSL College of Optometry

Jun 23, 2021

Cary decided to become an optometrist after serving in the Army Nurse Corps and then working as a civilian nurse.

How university researchers bring ‘fresh insight, lower cost’ to businesses of every size, industry

Jun 21, 2021

Research Enabled, led by staff at UMSL, is an online portal that facilitates matches between industry needs and research solutions.

Super involved Lauren Dermody finds passion and love in UMSL College of Optometry

Jun 17, 2021

Dermody discovered specialties and studies such as low vision and pharmacology but also her fiancé – optometry student Matthew Falconer.

Why investing in nursing education means a healthier and more prosperous St. Louis

Jun 17, 2021

A chronic shortage of nurses at both the state and national level negatively impacts health and puts strain on health care systems.

Shawne Manies’ organizational efforts helps UMSL nursing students administer approximately 25,000 COVID-19 vaccines

Jun 10, 2021

The director of clinical operations organized the placements of groups of BSN students and faculty, who gave vaccinations six days a week at sites across the St. Louis area.

Andreia Figueiredo following passion for biology, bees to earn PhD at UMSL

Jun 7, 2021

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.

DNP students Robert Bohnert and Elise Schaller examine COVID-19 guideline adherence in youth sports

Jun 2, 2021

Schaller and Bohnert looked at adherence during high- and low-impact sports in low- and high-income communities in St. Louis County.