Department of Biological Sciences
What is a ‘summer break?’
While the temperature soars to over 90 degrees outside, Amelia Markwell stays cool in Schrenk Hall’s biology laboratories while conducting research. This year, she’s working with a new genetic tool for sensing bacteria.
Read More »Searching for the missing link between growth and longevity
Many scientists believe that in mammals, there’s a tradeoff between growth and better health. Pugs, for example, are known to live longer than their larger counterpart in the dog world, the Great Dane. But a new study shows that when more energy is allocated to the creation of better cellular materials, longevity is enhanced.
Read More »Missouri S&T announces new faculty fellows for NSF program
Two faculty members at Missouri S&T have been selected for the university’s second cohort of ADVANCE Faculty Fellows.
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From shoulder pads to a stethoscope – S&T scholar athlete eyes medical school
William Jeffries, a senior in biological sciences from Fulton, Missouri, has played offensive lineman on the football team for all four years of his time at Missouri S&T. He was named a GLVC All-Academic team member twice – in 2020 and 2022. It’s a tradition he has carried over from his high school playing career, where he earned academic all-state honors.
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Fighting fire dispatcher burnout
Emergency response dispatchers are the first people who receive calls about active fires. These workers need to quickly make decisions, send responses and coordinate logistics. But the job doesn’t end there for wildfires, because there may be a need for air tankers and helicopters, and then the dispatchers will need to relay ground information, such as wind direction, to the firefighters on the scene.
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Notable moments of 2023
In 2023, Missouri S&T broke records for Career Fairs, broke ground for two new buildings and took education on the road with a STEM Mobile. These are among our many achievements this year. Read about 10 notable and newsworthy Missouri S&T moments from 2023.
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A voice for the environment
Megan Sly, a senior in environmental science from Springfield, Missouri, was originally a vocal performance major at a different university, but decided she wanted to pursue a career in science instead.
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Curators approve Ph.D. programs in bioengineering and biological sciences at S&T
The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously voted today (Nov. 16) to approve two new Ph.D. programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The new programs in bioengineering and biological sciences support S&T’s continued growth in education and research related to health care and related fields. The programs now must be approved […]
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Is secondhand smoke from vapes less toxic than from traditional cigarettes?
According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey in 2020, 33.8% of U.S. middle and high school students report that they have been exposed to secondhand e-cigarette aerosols in indoor spaces. But little is known about how inhaling the heated metals, flavorings and other chemicals in the electronic cigarettes affect health.
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