Spilling has more than 35 years of dedicated service to UMSL and currently serves as the vice chancellor for research and economic and community development.
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Chris Spilling to serve as UMSL’s interim chancellor beginning July 1
Spilling has more than 35 years of dedicated service to UMSL and currently serves as the vice chancellor for research and economic and community development.
Chris Spilling to serve as UMSL’s interim chancellor beginning July 1
Spilling has more than 35 years of dedicated service to UMSL and currently serves as the vice chancellor for research and economic and community development.
Education graduate Meredith Stroud finds personal, professional growth through campus involvement
This fall, Stroud will start a full-time teaching position at Academy of Innovation at Remington, the same school she attended in her youth.
Congressman Wesley Bell tours API Innovation Center labs in UMSL Science Complex
Bell recently led a successful effort to secure more than $1 million in federal funding to establish the API Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
Congressman Wesley Bell tours API Innovation Center labs in UMSL Science Complex
Bell recently led a successful effort to secure more than $1 million in federal funding to establish the API Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
Congressman Wesley Bell tours API Innovation Center labs in UMSL Science Complex
Bell recently led a successful effort to secure more than $1 million in federal funding to establish the API Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
Jesse Bier, Lorah Crame, Bryanna Deatherage, Zoe Ellis, Greg Ketcherside, Karch Knipp, Allison Lendman, Lucy Roth, Samuel Voell and Kyliah Walker represented UMSL at the annual event on March 12.
UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
Jesse Bier, Lorah Crame, Bryanna Deatherage, Zoe Ellis, Greg Ketcherside, Karch Knipp, Allison Lendman, Lucy Roth, Samuel Voell and Kyliah Walker represented UMSL at the annual event on March 12.
UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
Jesse Bier, Lorah Crame, Bryanna Deatherage, Zoe Ellis, Greg Ketcherside, Karch Knipp, Allison Lendman, Lucy Roth, Samuel Voell and Kyliah Walker represented UMSL at the annual event on March 12.
Chemist Max O’Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture
O’Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress.
Chemist Max O’Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture
O’Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress.
Chemist Max O’Connor opens PhD students to their potential to influence policy in David L. Garin Science Policy Lecture
O’Connor, a fellow with the Institute for Science & Policy in Colorado, discussed her role working to inform policies that promote environmental and technological progress.
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Eye on UMSL: Intersession overtime
While many students were away from campus during winter intersession, PhD candidate Mithila Bandara worked in Curators’ Professor of Chemistry Alexei Demchenko’s lab.
STEM programs benefiting from $1 million gift from Bayer
The first-floor lecture hall in recently renovated Benton Hall will be named for the company in recognition of its generosity.
UMSL researchers see nearly $5 million growth in grant awards in first quarter of new fiscal year
The College of Arts and Sciences saw an increase in NSF awards while accounting for more than a third of UMSL’s $9,831,786 total in grant money during the quarter.
Students, faculty settling into improved Benton Hall after 18-month renovation
The building at the heart of UMSL’s science complex has seen significant upgrades as part of a $25.3 million project completed in August.
Changing course: Justin Weatherford-Pratt earns chemistry degree, plans to pursue PhD
Research opportunities played a big part in Weatherford-Pratt’s choice to transfer to UMSL after deciding to change majors.
The best kale in town: 3 UMSL alumni combine expertise to produce some of St. Louis’ freshest greens
High school friends and UMSL alumni Tom Bortz, John-Paul Knobloch and Tim Hydar co-own Straw Hat Aquaponics.
Chemistry graduate Lorna Espinosa has made her mark researching beer
Espinosa has analyzed beer bitterness alongside Assistant Teaching Professor Bruce Hamper has plans to work in the lab at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company after earning her degree.
Summer science experience in high school inspires 2 students now in UMSL’s freshman class
Evan Montgomery (pictured) and Precious Taylor worked in Associate Professor Chung Wong’s lab while taking part in the REAP/STARS programs in 2016.
1969 alumnus’ journey to CEO of Synergy Pharmaceuticals, FDA-approved drug TRULANCE starts with UMSL chemistry degree
Gary Jacob’s rise to CEO of a Nasdaq-listed biotech company started with chemistry classes in Benton Hall and a willingness to take risks and embrace change.
Women in science: 3 science departments, 3 women chairs
Wendy Olivas, Erika Gibb and Cynthia Dupureur serve as the UMSL department chairs for biology, physics and astronomy, and chemistry and biochemistry, respectively.
Brains on brains: Students fill first UMSL Neuroscience Research Showcase
More than 20 students from all different disciplines filled the showcase with brainy research exploring topics from chimera neural oscillators to the psychology of love.
Chemistry alumnus shakes up classroom learning environment after unusual academic path
It took Joe Wilson 20 years to get his PhD in chemistry from UMSL due to a big tech detour, but his journey is paying off as a professor.
UMSL chemist talks HPV, antivirals, progress toward cure
James Bashkin is the moderator for “Infectious Diseases and Their Impact on American Society,” the next in the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The award recipients include (from left) Christopher Spilling, Sanjiv Bhatia, Lauren Obermark, Susan Brownell, Kimberly Baldus, W. Howard McAlister and Brian Lawton.
Passion to help earns chemist Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Campus Service
Christopher Spilling will receive the award during the annual State of the University Address on Sept. 16 in the J.C. Penney Building.
UMSL scientist named NAI Fellow for blood glucose measuring device
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.
Kräftig brewmaster speaks with students in beer brewing course
Marc Gottfried (third from left) was in his early teens when he started home brewing beer.
UMSL students learn through Jubilee Brew
Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company, the closest brewery to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, wanted to do something special to celebrate UMSL’s 50th anniversary. That led to Jubilee Brew, an Irish-style red ale made to honor a half century of education and excellence at the university. It also led to learning opportunities at UMSL.
Formula for success: ’50 Years of Great Chemistry’
Joseph Bono graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He shares many of the same memories that others have of UMSL’s early years. So, when he traveled from his home in Virginia last week to attend the reunion, “50 Years of Great Chemistry,” Bono recalled the old clubhouse, classes in the laundromat and the opening of Benton Hall.
Post-Dispatch beer columnist covers Jubilee Brew, UMSL student’s logo design
Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company will celebrate its third anniversary on April 27. But that’s not the only milestone the brewery is honoring in 2013. In a nod to UMSL’s half century of scholarship and community building, Ferguson Brewing created Jubilee Brew, a special release Irish red ale. In addition to the beer, which will remain on tap throughout 2013, Ferguson Brewing worked with UMSL to create learning opportunities for the university’s students.
Student researches ‘green chemistry’
Erin Martin, a junior chemistry major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was interested in learning about...
Chemists’ research helps prevent septic shock
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis chemists have collaborated to find a way to “turn off” the immune system when it...
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