Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
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Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
Biology alum Chris Hollingsworth contributing to Saint Louis Zoo’s hellbender conservation and care team
Hollingsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UMSL in December 2023 and first joined the zoo staff as an intern early last year.
3 questions with John Ampomah, master’s student in criminology and criminal justice
Ampomah represented his native Ghana in the javelin in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is now researching vigilante justice and policing at UMSL.
Biologist Craig Packer highlights conservation efforts aimed at protecting lions during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture
The biennial lecture series was created to bring in experts from around the country to share their knowledge with students and the wider community.
Biologist Craig Packer highlights conservation efforts aimed at protecting lions during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture
The biennial lecture series was created to bring in experts from around the country to share their knowledge with students and the wider community.
Biologist Craig Packer highlights conservation efforts aimed at protecting lions during Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture
The biennial lecture series was created to bring in experts from around the country to share their knowledge with students and the wider community.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
UMSL’s Community Innovation and Action Center gives local youth a voice in developing programming at the Saint Louis Zoo’s upcoming WildCare Park
The zoo tapped CIAC to help create a co-design process to source ideas for programming from students from across St. Louis.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum spotlights 10-year-old Buffalo Treaty
Leroy Little Bear, Roxann Smith and Jonny BearCub Stiffarm discussed the treaty and the ecological and cultural significance of restoring American bison to native lands.
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Galápagos biosecurity team visits UMSL lab, Saint Louis Zoo
After numerous research trips to the Galápagos Islands, UMSL and the Parker lab hosted a partner team of Galápagos lab technicians and veterinarians for the first time.
Entomology expert talks pest genetics, control leading up to 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum
Titled “Mosquitoes: Ecology, Disease Vectors, and Control,” the 2016 Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum is Nov. 10 at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle honored with Harris Center World Ecology Award
Called “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-year-old continues to deep sea dive and fight to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
Meet Liz de Laperouse: New Harris Leadership Council volunteer chair, longtime conservation advocate
Liz de Laperouse, who spent some of her youth in what is now Zimbabwe, brings a worldly perspective to conservation and her new Harris Center role.
Galapagos bird expert Patty Parker honored with Brewster Medal
The American Ornithologists’ Union recognized the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science for her vast contributions to the field of ornithology.
International student finds resilience and confidence in first-year experience
After a short bout of homesickness, business administration major Prachi Talwar reached out and found a welcoming community at UMSL.
Now or never, says Harris lecturer on addressing climate change
Francis Beinecke was the featured speaker of UMSL’s 2016 Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. She is a McCluskey fellow at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a senior fellow at the NRDC.
Eye on UMSL: Admiration
Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.
Saving the planet one ecologist at a time
UMSL has 46 alumni total in leading positions at conservation sites across 17 different countries.
Wildlife artist honored with World Ecology Award
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman received the 2015 World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.
Harris Lecture to feature foremost expert on monarch butterflies
Many of the widely known facts about monarch butterflies that are presented in biology classes and nature documentaries, have come out of Lincoln Brower’s research.
UMSL to honor Prince Albert II of Monaco for his environmental work
Prince Albert II of Monaco has been in the media spotlight since birth, but it’s likely a lot of people are not aware of his tireless work protecting the environment.
UMSL student teams with Saint Louis Zoo to create pollinator-friendly garden
Bees might not be considered as pretty as butterflies or hummingbirds. And of course their potential to sting can strike fear into people. But they play a crucial role in producing the fruits and vegetables we eat.
Harris Lecture to feature Audubon’s chief scientist
Gary Langham, vice president and chief scientist for the National Audubon Society, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture.
3 alumni take CFO award honors from St. Louis Business Journal
Going beyond the traditional roles of a chief financial officer and making a difference in their company have earned three University of Missouri–St. Louis alumni honors from the St. Louis Business Journal.
Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science
At one time, most practitioners of animal behavior in the U.S. were men, and existing paradigms reflected primarily a male perspective. That changed in the 1970s. The numbers and prominence of women studying animal behavior significantly increased, which led to a re-evaluation of existing assumptions and a reinterpretation of behavior from a more female-centered perspective.
Lisa Ling highlights Women’s History Month
Noted journalist and TV host Lisa Ling has traveled the world for the last decade reporting on violence in all its forms and the devastating effects it has on humanity. She often focuses on women and children – bride burning in India, gang rape in the Congo, child trafficking in Ghana. She is also well known for her role from 1999 to 2002 as co-host of the daytime television talk show “The View.”
Experts to discuss giants in American conservation movement
Pioneers of the American conservation movement are the topic of this year’s Whitney and Anna Harris Conservation Forum...
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