Mizzou Chancellor Report at March 22. 2011 Curators Meeting

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Mizzou Update University of Missouri Board of Curators March 22, 2011 Advancing Missouri

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MU Advances Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Undergraduate Pipeline Graduate Education MU pollution studies could benefit waterways across the nation. Faculty Research K-12 Education Groundbreaking nanotechnology research has helped MU secure large U.S. defense-related contracts.

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STEM Graduates STEM Degrees Awarded (2001 through 2010) Bachelor’s: 17,142 Master’s: 3,682 Professional: 1,541 Doctoral: 1,536 STEM Enrollment, Fall 2010 Total: 14,002 Undergraduate: 10,685 Graduate /Professional: 3,317

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MU biological sciences major James Pflug from Seneca, Mo., conducts research with top MU scientists Chris Pires, left, and Robert Sites, right. Undergraduate Pipeline 12 major MU-funded and grant-funded undergraduate research programs 4 summer programs for students from other colleges Out of 700 applicants nationwide, James Pflug is one of 60 to present his research to legislators in Washington, D.C.

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MU’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program: $1.5M grant teaches scientists how to better communicate with the public. Biochemistry major Derek Benham from Webb City, Mo., studies how plants harvest light for photosynthesis to boost their productivity as food and fuel. Derek then communicates his findings to the public. Science Literacy

One-of-a-Kind STEM Opportunity:

Annual competition hosted by Reynolds Journalism Institute, in collaboration with the College of Engineering and the Trulaske College of Business Students invent mobile communication solutions Sponsored by Hearst Innovation, Adobe, Google and Sprint One-of-a-Kind STEM Opportunity Hearst KMBC-TV Missouri School of Journalism

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Graduate Education Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center Professor Mike Hill and biological engineering doctoral graduate Srikanth Ella study microcirculation using Dalton’s state-of-the-art core equipment. Dalton brings together faculty and students from medicine, engineering, the basic sciences and veterinary medicine.

Graduate Education:

Graduate Education Innovation via MU’s Biodesign Program and Life Science Business Incubator: Biodesign fellows invented world’s first hydraulic laparoscopy hand instrument. Xandra Sifuentes led the MBA classroom venture team that developed an award-winning business plan for the invention. Xandra is now CEO and co-founder of Adroit Motion, a spin-off company located at the Incubator. Xandra Sifuentes , left, received the Columbia Tribune’s 2010 Emerging Business Woman of the Year Award.

Improving K-12 Education:

National leadership: Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum Science Education Center Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education Office of Science Outreach Virtual lab school Improving K-12 Education

K-12 Professional Development:

K-12 Professional Development Physics First $5M from National Science Foundation strengthens 9 th grade students’ understanding of physics and their success in STEM careers. Program provides summer academies and year-round support for teachers. MU faculty from education, math and physics partner with Missouri school districts.

STEM Teacher Recruitment:

STEM Teacher Recruitment SMARRT at MU : Only alternative teacher certification program in MO to focus exclusively on preparing math and science teachers Tomorrow’s Teachers With Dual Degrees : Seeks to double the number of secondary math and science teachers graduating from MU

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STEM Faculty Advance Missouri MU’s STEM faculty are highly competitive: The have published 112 books (2004-09) and 4,571 journal articles (2007-09). Their research has been cited 42,716 times (2006-09). They have won 650+ grants worth $118M (2006-09). Source: Academic Analytics MU is revolutionizing joints used in knee replacement surgery.

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Education Policy Michael Podgursky, Professor of Economics Researches impact of teacher compensation systems on recruitment of highly effective STEM teachers

Top of her class:

Top of her class Kathy Steinhoff MU bachelor’s and master’s degrees National Board Certified math teacher, Jefferson Junior High School, Columbia Winner, NEA Foundation’s highest national award for teaching excellence and $35,000 Columbia Missourian photo “MU has played a fundamental role in my development as a teacher.” — Kathy Steinhoff

Engaging Future Scientists:

Engaging Future Scientists

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Mizzou Update University of Missouri Board of Curators March 22, 2011 Advancing Missouri