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"One of the most
unique aspects of Missouri
Western is that students are
provided with tremendous
opportunities to learn outside
the classroom. These
opportunities are provided by
caring faculty who view students
as much more than simply
numbers, and embraced by
students who strive to learn
more than the classroom has to
offer. I am Western Gold."
Shannon Brewer, '01
Research Scientist
U.S. Geological Survey |
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"My most valuable
experience at Missouri Western
was working with the biology
professors, doing independent
research projects,
presentations, and student
teaching with them. My education
also allowed me to work with
animals and students, two of my
great passions in life."
Jonn Casey, '02
High School Science Teacher
Owner, Casey's Creatures
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"The outstanding education
I received at Missouri Western enabled me
to gain acceptance into medical
school. While at Missouri
Western, I had
the privilege of being taught by
and working with exceptional
science professors. I treasure
the memories of interacting with
faculty and other students."
Michelle Cebulko, '93, MD
Pediatrician at Lakeside
Pediatrics
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"I am grateful
for the personal attention I
received from all my professors
when I was a student. The
education and biology
departments kept me on track and
motivated me to excel and
achieve my goals."
Monica Flaska, '00
Biology Teacher |
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"Missouri Western prepared me by
offering the knowledge and the
hands-on experience necessary to
succeed in life after college.
Working with other students in
the laboratory setting helped
prepare me to enter a workforce
where you work with a team,
rarely by yourself."
Eric Jessen, '06
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
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"The focus on real world
experience gave me an
understanding of exactly what I
wanted to do when I graduated.
While in college, I was able to
work on research projects, have
volunteer opportunities with
state and federal wildlife
agencies, and complete
internships. Missouri
Western provided me with truly
golden experiences."
Corey Kudrna, '00
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Squaw Creek National Wildlife
Refuge |
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"In the Biology Department,
all the professors knew my name
and knew me personally. I was
happy to be part of a small,
close-knit group of people with
similar interests."
Deb Myers, '87, REHS, BCE, COHC
Manager of Environment, Health
Safety and Security
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica,
Inc.
Saint Joseph, MO |
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"Missouri Western
allowed me to learn biology by
doing biology. My relationships
with the biology faculty still
exist today and have helped me
to facilitate partnerships in
science education between the
Saint Joseph School District and
the University."
Jay Myers, '88, MS Ed, EDD
Science Teacher and Secondary
Science Curriculum Coordinator
Central High School, Saint
Joseph, MO |
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"As a biology
professor I continually think
back on my Missouri Western experiences
as I work with my own students
and their research projects. I
have come to appreciate my
Missouri Western professors even more now
that I am doing the same thing.
My training as an undergraduate
at Missouri Western was second to none."
John C. Mullican, '87,
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
of Biology
Washburn University,
Topeka, Kan.
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"The scientific
training I received at Missouri
Western equipped me with the
skills that I used to succeed in
graduate school at the doctoral
level and currently as a
pharmaceutical researcher.
Without a doubt, the most
valuable part of my educational
experience was the independent
research I conducted. That
experience ultimately led me to
choose a career in scientific
research."
Timothy S. Priddy, PhD., '97
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica,
Inc. |
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"When I graduated from
Missouri Western, I realized I
was much better prepared to
enter the workplace than student
from any other college or
university around. I found that
I had better skills in the lab
and more hands-on experience
than they had."
Kim Willis, '02
Scientist
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