Tag: University of Missouri
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Jeffrey Wood, University of Missouri – Changes in Forest Behavior after Crossing a Drought Threshold
How forests react to droughts might be key to planning for a warmer future. Jeffrey Wood, assistant professor of biometeorology at the school of natural resources at the University of Missouri, examines this issue. I’m an Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. My research is broadly aimed at…
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Jeffrey Bryan, University of Missouri – Canine Bone Cancer
There’s good news ahead for your furry friends. Jeffrey Bryan, professor of oncology at the University of Missouri, discusses treating a dangerous canine disease. Bryan has devoted his career to treating cancer. His research interests include the epigenetics of cancer, targeted imaging and therapy, and epidemiology of cancer. His clinical interests include novel therapy for…
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Brian Houston, University of Missouri – Disaster Media Coverage and Children
The minds of children are affected by disasters. Brian Houston, associate professor of communication at the University of Missouri, examines how to help teachers explain what happened to their students. Brian Houston, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Missouri and is Co-Director for the Disaster and Community Crisis…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.06.25-06.29 – UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI WEEK
Academic Minute from 6.25 – 6.29 Monday, June 25th Steve Ball – University of Missouri More Activity During Recess Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which helps children develop exercise habits, is currently used in 46 states.…
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Scott Frey, University of Missouri – Hand Transplants
Can the brain re-learn how to use all the functions of a hand transplant? Scott Frey, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Missouri, explores this question. Scott H. Frey is currently the Miller Family Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Missouri. Frey received his Ed.M. from Harvard University in Human Development…
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James Cook, University of Missouri – ACL Surgeries
A new technique to treat ACL injuries may be on the way. James Cook, Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine, describes this new technique and how it could lead to a more active lifestyle for those with repaired ACLs in their knees. James Cook, D.V.M., Ph.D., serves as the…
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Benton Kidd, University of Missouri – The Colorful Lives of the Phoenicians
Excavation is telling us new stories about an old civilization. Benton Kidd, researcher and associate curator of ancient art at the University of Missouri, explores the colorful lives of the Phoenicians. Benton Kidd is with the University of Missouri, Columbia, and his areas of specialization are the cities of Hellenistic and Roman Asia Minor, the…
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Melissa Maras, University of Missouri – Mental Health Support for Students
We need a better way to determine which students need mental health screenings. Melissa Maras, research consultant in the MU Assessment Resource Center at the University of Missouri, delves into a possible solution. Melissa Maras received her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Miami University. She partners with schools and communities to promote effective…
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Steve Ball, University of Missouri – More Activity during Recess
Kids love recess. Steve Ball, professor of nutrition & exercise physiology at the University of Missouri, describe how to ensure kids use recess to get their allotted amount of daily exercise. Dr. Steve Ball has devoted his education and career to study the prevention and treatment of obesity. His “MyActivity Pyramid for Kids” program, which…
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John Huntley, University of Missouri – Climate Change and Parasites
There is a new reason to be worried about rising seas. John Huntley, assistant professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Missouri, explores why parasites from the past may be a problem of the future. Dr. Huntley is broadly interested in the fossil record of biotic interactions (including parasitism, predation, and…