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

Tobler has a dual appointment as senior scientist at the Saint Louis Zoo and will be 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

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

Lon Chubiz, Katie Jochens and Tyrome Petty receive UMSL Hero Awards

The monthly awards recognize the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members from across campus....

University of Missouri–St. Louis names Andrew Balkansky new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Balkansky, a longtime faculty member and administrator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will assume his new position on July 1....

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

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

UMSL students present at Emerging Researchers National Conference in Washington

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....

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

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

New York Times features Iklaina Archaeological Project, directed by UMSL Professor Michael Cosmopoulos

Writer and photographer Matt Stirn visited the Bronze Age capital site and spoke to Cosmopoulos about its significance in the modern world....

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion brings equity advisor training to UMSL through NSF ADVANCE grant

Over the summer, 26 UMSL faculty and staff members completed the training, which focused on best practices to promote inclusive excellence and equity in hiring. ...

MEd student Jillian Dunn serves her community on Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education

Dunn won a three-year term in April and is interested in increasing teacher satisfaction and engaging community stakeholders....