What does it mean to be human in a world obsessed with technology? Posthumanities explore that question, and Dr. Jake Simmons, associate dean of research and graduate student success for the College of Arts and Letters, takes this research seriously. Simmons studies the philosophy of communication, which focuses not on what people are saying, but who or what is … [Read more...] about Citizens of the digital age
Recruiting women to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields is a national issue. Once women enter these fields, they face more hurdles and obstacles. A group from Missouri State University recently received a grant to study and promote gender equity in STEM fields. The grant is one of six National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Catalyst awards given … [Read more...] about Missouri State receives National Science Foundation grant to promote gender equity
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.25 million grant to Missouri State University to expand its business incubator located in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Commerce invests to expand Missouri State business incubator
Missouri State University is piloting a program to provide dual credit scholarships to students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. Dual credit courses allow high school students to earn high school and college credits at the same time. The pilot program is available to students who take dual credit courses with Missouri State through Springfield Public Schools, as well … [Read more...] about Missouri State offers free dual credit to qualifying students
Missouri State University and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri are collaborating to provide the agency’s “alumni” Little Brothers and Little Sisters a chance to receive special financial support for college. The new Missouri State University/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Freshman Scholarship is an annual renewable award of $1,500 available to students … [Read more...] about Scholarship helps Big Brothers Big Sisters “littles” from Eastern Missouri