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Meet the Faculty
Karen Schaffer
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| Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| Office: |
GS 2663
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| Phone: |
660.562.1815 |
| Fax: |
660.562.1188 |
| Email: |
kls@nwmissouri.edu |
| Joined Northwest in 1991 |
Courses Taught
- General Botany
- General Biology
- Local Flora
- Plant Anatomy & Morphology
- Principles of Taxonomy & Evolution
- Problems in Biological Education
Education
- Ph.D University of Iowa (Botany)
- M.S. University of Iowa (Botany)
- B.S. Easter Kentucky University
(Biology major, Chemistry minor)
Academic Interests
- Plant Biology (All aspects)
Scholarly Activity
Current Undergraduate Research
Projects
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The Characterization of Equistem
hymale as a hper-accumulator of selected elements.
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Cultivation and Growth of Thallose Liverworts
Current Graduate Research
- The Effects of B-17 Estradiol on the
Growth and Germination of corn.
Student Group Advisement
- Major Advisor for Beta Beta Beta
Biological Honor Society
Other Professional Experiences
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American Association for the Advacement of Science (AAAS)
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The Nature Conservancy
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World Wildlife Foundation
Other
- Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
