michend – Department of Biology

COMING FALL 2020: NEW Earth and Environmental Science minor

michend — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:30:12 +0000

The new Earth and Environmental Science (EaES) minor provides a solid foundation in basic earth and environmental science to support a student who wishes to supplement or focus on a more environmental- or sustainability-focused aspect of their career. Interest in environmental science and sustainability are growing in popularity across the country, in line with the needs of workforce development in multiple career fields. Some of the earth and environmental science careers that continue to grow faster than US average job growth include environmental scientists, soil scientists, meteorologists, agronomists, and hydrologists. The EaES minor will make graduates more marketable in areas such as business, population health, biology and wildlife conservation, engineering tech, and many others. For more information, contact the Biology Department at biology1@missouriwestern.edu or 816-271-4379.

Super Science Saturday

michend — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:53:36 +0000

January 25, 2020
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Agenstein Remington Halls
$3 for students and adults, children 5 and under are free

The annual Super Science Saturday event to benefit the St. Joseph Museums will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Agenstein and Remington Halls on the campus of ��ý.

Science educators from ��ý Western and local high schools will present a full day of hands-on interactive science activities for children of all ages. The event also includes weather-related experiments courtesy of KQ2 and KNPN Fox 26 as well as a math maze, glow wall, 3D holograph area and live reptiles.

��ý Western’s chemistry faculty will present chemistry shows every 15 minutes starting at 10:30 a.m. There will also be weather center activities as well as a weather forecasting technology studio where participants can practice giving weather reports in front of a green screen. Reptile programs will be held at 11 a.m., noon, 1 pm. and 2 p.m. There will also be shows every 10 minutes in the Bushman Planetarium.

For more information, call (816) 232-8471.

MWSU Biology professor on PBS

michend — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:21:03 +0000

Dr. Mark Mills, professor in the Biology Department, was featured on the PBS episode Hidden Diversity. Watch the episode here:

Biology Professor Awards Distinguished Faculty Award

michend — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 20:37:37 +0000

Dr. Thomas Rachow, emeritus, will be receiving the 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award at the Alumni Awards Banquet. Dr. Rachow started at ��ý Western in 1968 and retired this year.

Established in 1983, the Distinguished Faculty Award is given to a current faculty member by the ��ý Alumni Association in recognition of one’s lasting influence on students, excellence in teaching, professional/career accomplishments, and professional and ethical standards. /alumni/distinguished-faculty/

To attend the Alumni Awards Banquet, please register here: /alumni/awards-banquet-office-use/

Insect-O-Rama

michend — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:01:07 +0000

Paul Landkamer is returning again
this year with his insect cuisine!
Health Department—Learn about
insects potentially harmful to humans
Preferred Pest Control—Get advice on
keeping your property bug-free
MWSU Biology Department—
Students and staff will teach our
guests about aquatic insects as well
as how to use a microscope
Much Much More…