Thanks to Missouri State University’s Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program, Dr. Asif Ishtiaque will be able to bring sustainability and global learning together. An assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), he was among eight faculty members selected for the 2026 cohort. The group … [Read more...] about Advancing sustainability through global learning
In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, students turn abstract math into practical solutions, applying research to real-world challenges, from traffic systems to complex networks. Christopher Housholder, double major in mathematics and data science, and Layna Mangiapanello, double major in mathematics and secondary math education, … [Read more...] about Pushing the boundaries of mathematics
In the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University, research extends beyond the classroom to help communities better understand and respond to environmental changes. Graduate students Kaiser Mostafiz and Katherine Brand are using data, modeling and field-based insights to tackle challenges related to flooding, river dynamics and … [Read more...] about Advancing environmental insight
Growing up in rural Audubon, Iowa, surrounded by nature, it is no surprise that Missouri State University junior Jordan Porsch formed an early connection to protecting the natural world. Her mom worked for the Audubon Soil and Water Conservation District, and her dad and brother would take her fishing and hunting. “Conservation was a big deal in my family, and I love … [Read more...] about A big opportunity on the horizon
For many College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students in the chemistry and biochemistry department at Missouri State University, research offers them an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to scientific discovery. From developing safer laboratory methods to advancing food safety technologies, students are applying their knowledge in … [Read more...] about Bringing chemistry to life