When it rains in Springfield, the water runs into storm drains and creeks. It then flows into larger rivers, becoming part of the city’s story about stream health. Monitoring urban stream health Dr. Debra Finn, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, studies how these streams change over time. Her lab recently received a grant from the City of Springfield … [Read more...] about Grants for a great cause
A group of biology students, alumni and faculty members from Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) represented the university well at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM). The event took place from June 27-July 1 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It brought together hundreds of … [Read more...] about Advancing the science of mammalogy
A Missouri State University team claimed first place in the prestigious 2025 Electric Power Outreach Institute (EPRI) Fusion Quantum Challenge. The team comprised Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor of physics, astronomy and materials science, and Gaige Riggs, a Master of Science in Materials Science graduate. They took home the first-place prize. About the challenge This year’s … [Read more...] about Missouri State team finishes first in Global Quantum Challenge
Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), a student organization at Missouri State University, is making its mark on campus. Its mission is to support and engage women in STEM fields and their community in a collaborative environment. It encourages leadership skills and provides resources for career advancement and graduate school endeavors. Creating space … [Read more...] about Celebrating women in STEM
A group of students in the Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MoLSAMP) program at Missouri State University took their research to the national stage. They attended the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) April 4-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The American Association for the Advancement … [Read more...] about MoLSAMP students aim high at national event