Division of Applied Social Sciences
DASS News
Land Boom?
Breimyer Seminar looks at possible farmland price bubble
Uncommon Commons
CARES project creates a network for community engagement
Goodbye Fed?
CAFNR professor speaks before House Financial Services Committee
A Heavy Award
CDC recognizes CARES for innovative obesity prevention
A Presidential Honor
Thomas Johnson recognized for excellence by UM System
Professor Mike Cook inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame
Better Food Choices
CAFNR team collaborates to improve food pantry nutrition
Breanne Brammer Selected into I-CAL Program
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) is one of six academic units within the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). DASS is home to the following academic program areas:
- Agricultural and Applied Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Science and Agricultural Journalism
- Rural Sociology
In addition, DASS houses several centers, institutes and programs:
Our division's purpose is to develop and empower decision makers who can manage the global food and natural resource systems and lead rural communities. Our mission is to be the leading institution in outreach-driven education and research that integrates science-based information into public and private decision making.
While much of our focus is on issues of concern to Missouri, we do work that directly affects national policy. We also are involved internationally on a significant scale.