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Development of automated sensors to track pH changes elicited by iron deficiency in hydroponic cultures

We developed an automated pH tracking system to monitor pH changes in hydroponic systems. As a proof of concept, we tracked the acidification of media on maize plants grown over a week with and without Fe.

All Mixed Up: Multiracial Identity & Existential Isolation

With a growing population of this marginalized group, it is important for research to foster understanding of the challenges multiracials may face as a result of their unique experiences by understanding the mechanisms underlying “otherness” can we create tools to navigate obstacles and improve their well-being.

Relationships among Degradation-Related Biomarkers released by Subchondral bone from Osteoarthritic Knees

This study was designed to characterize non-linear relationships among degradation-related biomarkers produced by subchondral bone recovered from patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Atrazine: An Issue Needing Action

In Northeastern Missouri, the Mark Twain Lake Watershed covers 2,318 square miles (United States, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis Environmental Water Quality Section - Water Quality). This watershed, shown in Figure 1, provides drinking water, water for crops and livestock, fishing, beaches, and water for boating and canoeing (Missouri Department of Natural Resources).…

In the Mud: Swine Writing Marathons

Dr. Safranski puts it well, "“For my audience the goal was to help them see what is similar/different within different phases of pork production. To force them to look, listen, smell and think about what is inside a pig barn, and perhaps wonder why.”

I can do the science, but someone please help with the words!

Being introduced to Trees, Maps, and Theorems helped me understand the basic principles and guidelines for communicating effectively.

2021 Writing Intensive Teaching Excellence Awards

The Campus Writing Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the Win Horner Award for Innovative Writing Intensive Teaching and the Writing Intensive Teaching Excellence Awards.

Summer 2021 Writing Retreat

Join us for the Summer 2021 Writing Retreat at Bradford Farm!

Congratulations to Keisha Avery for being chosen as a member of Mizzou 18

Congratulations to Keisha Avery, Campus Writing Program Graduate Research Assistant, for being chosen as a member of Mizzou 18.  This award is sponsored by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board. The reveal of the 2021 members took place at 6:39pm on March 2, 2021. In the spirit of service, first modeled by the University's founding families…

Publication Announcement

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Birt, CWP Coordinator, and co-authors, Mojtaba Khajeloo, Elizabeth M. Kenderes, Marcelle A. Siegel, Hai Nguyen, Linh T. Ngo, Bethany R. Mordhorst and Keala Cummings, for a recently published paper in the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.