Representing Mizzou on a Big Stage
When Brooke Bowman chose the biological sciences degree program at the University of Missouri her focus was on getting into the medical field, with the goal of eventually becoming a doctor. However, the more time she spent in laboratories across campus, Bowman realized that her career may not be in the clinic. She had started…
Exploring Passions Through Creative Projects
The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. “What…
A Summer of Study
Late in his high school career, Lorenzo Ceccon had a bit of a radical idea. Ceccon grew up in Subbiano, a small town just more than an hour southeast of Florence, Italy. While he had never traveled to the United States, he decided he wanted to pursue an undergraduate degree there, nearly 5,000 miles away…
A Perfect Fit
There was little doubt where Margaret Beecher was going to continue her education after earning her high school diploma. Living just a couple hours from Columbia, in a family full of Tigers, Beecher knew the University of Missouri was going to be the perfect fit for her. Receiving the Chancellor’s Award scholarship from MU was…
Following Her Passions
A double major at the University of Missouri, Michelle Woolridge’s degree programs are an extension of her educational journey. Part of a Spanish immersion elementary school, Woolridge spent her youth learning both English and Spanish. Once she began high school, Woolridge was part of the International Baccalaureate (IB), an extensive educational program that helps students…
Beginning Her Research Journey
The Freshman Research in Plants (FRIPS) Program paves the way for first-year students at the University of Missouri to connect with the exciting plant-related research taking place across campus. For Rachel Weber, the program opened the door for her to explore her own research interests. Weber grew up in Columbia, and attended Hickman High School.…
Finding a Love for the Lab
Growing up in a family of scientists, it made sense that Audrey Shively would eventually find an interest in the subject matter. Her specific interest developed in elementary school. Shively had a classmate with cerebral palsy. As her teacher explained what the condition is, and how the student was born with it, Shively was curious…
Turning Curiosity into Research
Faith Quist’s research project is a perfect reflection of her interdisciplinary interests. A dual major in journalism and international studies at the University of Missouri, Quist is studying a variety of materials related to North Korean defectors. Her primary focus is researching when individuals leave the country, where they go and why they choose those…
Preparing for the Future
A kind gesture led to a vital connection early in Luke Annin’s collegiate career. As a freshman, Annin attended an undergraduate research forum hosted by the University of Missouri. He arrived a bit early and asked if they needed any help setting up. “I was pretty early, so I spent a little bit of time…
Advocating for Others
Willow Amann has always had a passion for helping others. When she made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, she was focused on finding a degree program that would guide her as she looked at careers centered on advocacy. Amann, who will be a junior this fall, chose to pursue a degree…