When you’ve worn a hole in your favorite shirt, is it environmentally safe to pitch it in the garbage? Dr. Alexander Wait, biology professor at Missouri State University, looks at questions like this. He’s studying how nanomaterials – which are present in technology, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and clothing – affect the environment once they’re disposed of. Mustard and … [Read more...] about Breaking down nanotubes’ impact on the environment
MSU Study Away program visits Cuba In February of 2016, the U.S. struck a deal with the Cuban government to resume scheduled flights between the two countries. Now, for the first time in Missouri State University’s history, a group of students took a winter intercession course in the long banned island. Learn more about study away Dr. Alexander Wait, professor of biology … [Read more...] about History in the making: MSU study away program visits Cuba for first time