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1) Restoration and conservation of climate smart native bamboo. 2) Missouri State University has a minor and major in Sustainability. Students need internship and service learning opportunities in sustainability. We also need guest speakers and resources and opportunities to use the City and County as a living laboratory.Giant River Cane (bamboo)SustainabilityNano-particle toxicity in insects and plantsFire EcologyIsland EcologyPlant/insect interactionsPlant physiological ecologyEspecially interested in providing opportunities for students at Missouri State University with the community in areas of sustainability or plant ecology. Making connections between students and businesses and community organizations.Current research goal is to establish giant river cane (native MO bamboo species) as a "climate smart" agroforestry species through restoration, conservation and development of markets for bamboo (mulch, biochar, building and art materials).

Listed skills include Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Issues, Public Speaking, and 11 others.