The breakthrough virtual reality tool allows opticians to design progressive lenses that are fully customized to patients by tracking their specific gaze dynamics.
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College of Optometry using VR technology to create customized progressive lenses
The breakthrough virtual reality tool allows opticians to design progressive lenses that are fully customized to patients by tracking their specific gaze dynamics.
College of Optometry using VR technology to create customized progressive lenses
The breakthrough virtual reality tool allows opticians to design progressive lenses that are fully customized to patients by tracking their specific gaze dynamics.
Eye on UMSL: An artistic eye
The art exhibition, “Digital Realms: An Exhibition of New Media Practices,” is on display through Oct. 17 at Gallery 210@FAB.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
5th annual UMSL 5K to bring alumni, community together on campus
Two-time UMSL graduate Samuel Fredeking is one of the legion of alumni who have made running in the race an annual tradition. This year’s event is set for Oct. 18.
UMSL alum Isabelle Herman first to complete full Triton Traditions challenge
UMSL students complete a series of challenges that guide them in discovering aspects of campus life they might not otherwise encounter.
UMSL alum Isabelle Herman first to complete full Triton Traditions challenge
UMSL students complete a series of challenges that guide them in discovering aspects of campus life they might not otherwise encounter.
UMSL alum Isabelle Herman first to complete full Triton Traditions challenge
UMSL students complete a series of challenges that guide them in discovering aspects of campus life they might not otherwise encounter.
Inaugural cohort of Scale AI employees begins UMSL geospatial certificate program
There are 19 Scale AI staff members enrolled in the program this semester, and they are taking the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Sciences course.
Inaugural cohort of Scale AI employees begins UMSL geospatial certificate program
There are 19 Scale AI staff members enrolled in the program this semester, and they are taking the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Sciences course.
Inaugural cohort of Scale AI employees begins UMSL geospatial certificate program
There are 19 Scale AI staff members enrolled in the program this semester, and they are taking the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Sciences course.
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Biology student invited to lead workshop for EPA employees in Guyana
Brian Waldrop has been conducting research on the water quality of a river system in the South American country of Guyana.
UMSL to offer beer brewing course this fall
Joseph Meisel, a fourth-year PhD chemistry student at UMSL, will offer a beer brewing course for credit for non-science majors.
UMSL degree is family tradition for newly minted alumna
Lydia Mason earned her BSN from UMSL this May. She’s the fifth person in her family to receive a degree from UMSL.
Education professor takes on new role as associate provost for planning and assessment
Paulette Isaac-Savage will report to UMSL Provost Glen Cope and be housed in the Office of Academic Affairs.
MIMH names UMSL professor Rob Paul new director
The psychologist is well known in the St. Louis region for creating and developing the all-natural brain fitness drink Nawgan.
School Psychology cohort continues program’s high job placement
Each of the nine graduates received and accepted a job offer prior to their May 18 commencement.
UMSL PhD student earns science award, lands job at Monsanto
Elena Vasilieva will earn her PhD in chemistry this summer. She is part of a Monsanto team that focuses on protein expression and purification.
Criminology PhD graduate earns postdoc research position
Kimberly Kras, who earned her doctoral degree in criminology and criminal justice from UMSL in May, will soon begin a two-year postdoctoral paid research position at George Mason University.
UMSL security guard receives Boy Scouts service award
Bob Malon earned the Silver Beaver Award for his 16 years of exceptional leadership and service to scouting in the region.
Alumnus Chris Melde reminisces on recent return to UMSL, criminology faculty
The criminologist visited his alma mater earlier this spring to speak at the annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference.
UMSL’s biology department embraces state-of-the-art technology
Michael Hughes, assistant professor of biology at UMSL, is the administrator of the next-generation sequencer, an instrument that rapidly sequences molecules like RNA and DNA.
UMSL nursing professor takes helm of Oncology Nursing Society
Margaret Barton-Burke, the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor of Oncology Nursing at UMSL, assumed the position at the organization’s annual meeting this May in Anaheim, Calif.
UMSL scientist named 2014 Inventor of the Year
Zhi Xu has been honored by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis for creating an inexpensive, noninvasive blood glucose monitor.
UMSL’s research faculty receives high national rankings
Researchers like UMSL criminologist Richard Rosenfeld (left) rank 14th among universities in the U.S. with high faculty research activity.
Engineering student gains international experience, secures Boeing job
Going abroad. Graduating from college. Starting a new job. Getting married. Deborah Medintz is doing all of them within months of each other.
UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees
All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.
These UMSL grads reporting for military duty
UMSL graduates (from left) Eric Messmer, Tasha Hack and Timothy Iuchs became the Army’s newest second lieutenants at commissioning ceremonies held May 14.
Instructor dishes on yams mix-up, tomatoes’ poisonous past
Patti Wright, associate professor of anthropology at UMSL, studies the past interrelationships between people and plants or what is called “paleoethnobotany.”
Fast forward 20 years: UMSL, WUSTL reshape face of engineers in the region
Recognizing a need to educate place-bound and minority students looking for engineering careers, the universities partnered in 1993 to fill that void.
Triton Health Educators: New peer-education group on campus
The group’s primary focus is educating peers about the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.
Studio Schools provide new model for educating teachers
UMSL’s College of Education faculty created the Studio Schools model as a way to better prepare future teachers for the classroom.
UMSL honors business alumni with Salute to Business Achievement Awards
Recipients of this year’s awards are (from left) Cletus Glasener, Sheila Burkett, Jolene A. Lampton, Sean C. O’Donnell and Orvin Kimbrough.
Bosnians’ road to success passes through UMSL
UMSL’s Bosnian students and alumni make their mark on the campus and the region.
UMSL veterans boosting enrollment, settling in
More than 400 veterans are finding a home on the UMSL campus, aided by the Veterans Center and a new academic department.
SUCCEED prepares people with intellectual, developmental disabilities for independent life
The first cohort of students in the two-year residential post-secondary program began in August.
Optometrist talks evolution of college, contact lenses
There’s a good chance no one knows the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis better than Vinita Henry.
Living large: UMSL has an on-campus housing boom
“All of our housing options opened fully occupied for the first time, which shows the growing student involvement that is taking place at UMSL,” says UMSL housing Director Jonathan Lidgus.
UMSL helped Noelle Laudon find her true calling
She was about to embark on the wrong career path. So she shifted gears and set her sights on her true calling – nursing.
Alumnus rides successful law, political careers to Metro Transit chief
John Nations, BSPA 1985, oversees the agency responsible for operating the public transportation system for metropolitan St. Louis.
Novacks credit UMSL for their success
“UMSL helped me become serious about academics,” says Steve Novack, who serves as a member of the UMSL Chancellor’s Council.
In print: Recently published books by UMSL faculty
Authors and editors include Mary Lacity, Susan Brownell, Denise Mussman, Uma Segal, Laura Miller, Margaret Sherraden and Mark Burkholder.
Linda Carter explains new alumni engagement model
With the help of her team, she is really changing UMSL’s perspective on alumni relationships versus relations.
UMSL highlights diversity during annual Multicultural Variety Show
Siyun Zhang, photographer for The Current, and a UMSL senior majoring in communication, attended the variety show and captured a few moments of merriment.
UMSL alumnus comes full circle
Patrick Gadell, BA political science 1973, has thrown himself into connecting students and alumni with UMSL in meaningful ways at all points in the engagement life cycle.
Spring has sprung at UMSL
Students and ducks have long flocked to Bugg Lake at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Faculty recognized for funded projects, patents issued
The awards reception marked the conclusion of UMSL’s weeklong Research & Innovation Week.
Leadership awards night includes red carpet, lots of selfies
More than 200 students, faculty, staff and family members cheered on the award winners like Josiah Perkins, who received the Student Leader of the Year Award.
MFA alumna breathes new life into december magazine
The prominent literary magazine december is warming up with the help of Gianna Jacobson, MFA 2010.
MIMH staffer uses art outreach for mental health awareness
Andrea Purnell has organized flash mobs, staged plays as well as gallery shows in an effort to spotlight mental health issues.
Criminologist infuses community service into classroom
Kristin Carbone-Lopez, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at UMSL, incorporates service-learning in her Violence Against Women course.
Mercantile Library curators talk art, history, Print Fair
Julie Dunn-Morton, of the Mercantile talked with Kathy Lawton Brown of Radio Arts Foundation-St. Louis (107.3 FM) recently on this annual event.
Paper co-authored by VP of research challenges traditional university tenure, promotion priorities
Nasser Arshadi’s paper was published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Summer STARS program sees record enrollment
Participants of UMSL’s six-week summer precollegiate program come from the St. Louis metro area, as well as Pennsylvania, Arizona, Illinois and even Greece.
White House honors UMSL alumna for STEM outreach to minorities
Danielle Lee was named one of 10 “Champions of Change” for her work to support and accelerate science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for African American students, schools and communities.
Winners of International Photo Contest announced
Second place went to Kevin Hill, a senior majoring in accounting, for his photograph “Blue Boats.”
Famed ecologist visits UMSL campus, awarded conservation prize
Lincoln Brower was in St. Louis to give this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture, co-sponsored by the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center at UMSL.
HEC-TV previews Africa World Documentary Film Festival
Ephrem Andemariam, the program coordinator of African and African American studies at UMSL and a festival organizer, discussed some of films to be screened.
UMSL scientists make surprising discovery about caterpillars, weevils
Robert Marquis, professor of biology, and Christina Baer, a doctoral student in biology, conducted a study that found leaf-tying caterpillars are inadvertently benefitting adult Asiatic oak weevils, an invasive species.
Schlafly beer co-founder, Boeing executive to speak during UMSL Research and Innovation Week
The university has lined up an eclectic group of speakers for the weeklong event, which runs April 21-25.
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.
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