Discovery Series: “Curiosity Driven Innovation in a Complex World”

Join us to learn more about Dr. Sandra Magnus and her journey of becoming an astronaut!

Discovery Series: Targeting Age-Related Metabolic Dysfunction to Extend Health Span

Join a free community event featuring Dr. Andrew Parkhitko, a University of Pittsburgh scientist using fruit flies to study how metabolism—the process that converts food into energy—in aging and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, with the goal of slowing or reversing the process.

Discovery Series: “Live Longer, Live Stronger: The Science of Muscle and Bone Health in Aging”

Join a free community event featuring Dr. Brian Clark, an Ohio University scientist studying the biological and lifestyle factors that underlie age-related physical decline to develop new preventative treatments. The goal is to slow the aging process and increase both overall lifespan and “healthspan” – the time each of us are able to maintain a high quality of life.

Discovery Series: “Rethinking Fertility: Why the Oviduct Matters”

Join a free community event featuring Dr. Joy Winuthayanon, a Mizzou scientist studying reproductive biology from “both sides of the coin”– the causes of infertility and the development of new contraceptives.

Veterans and Military-affiliated Engagements

Learn more about the Veterans and Military-affiliated page on Community Connect.

Pippin: A Production by the UMKC Conservatory

UMKC Conservatory musical theatre presents the fall musical, Pippin!

Register Now! Veterans Startup Ventures

Explore this unique program designed to support Veteran entrepreneurs.

Why use decodable texts? Considering different types of texts in classrooms, homes, and communities

Join us for an engaging presentation where we’ll dive into the role of decodable texts, why they matter, and how they fit into a well-rounded reading experience. You’ll walk away with practical tips on how to support a child’s reading at home or in a tutoring session and help them become both skilled and joyful readers.

Veteran R.E.A.D.S.

Empowering Veterans Through Story.

Lullabies to Help Infants Thrive

UMKC Conservatory researcher is helping heal premature babies with music therapy.