Natural: So many foods, cosmetics, cleaners and drugs claim this status. But why does it matter? Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor and director of the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at Missouri State, Hunter Sheckley, graduate conducting research in Durham’s lab, and Yan Li Fan, visiting scholar from China, discuss recent research. Can plants replace … [Read more...] about How natural substances can tip the scales in favor of your health
For many families, summer means taking vacations to relax, soak in the sun and spend quality time with loved ones. Whether you take a short road trip or venture overseas to explore, the goal is to enjoy a fun, stress-free holiday. Dr. Stephanie Hein, department head of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University, offers some tips and advice on maximizing your summer … [Read more...] about Make the most of summer travel
For her commitment to sustainability education and engagement, Dr. Judith Meyer, Missouri State University geography professor, earned the 2018 MSU Sustainability Award. Awarded by MSU’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, it was one of sixteen awards given out recently at the 17th Choose Environmental Excellence Awards Luncheon in Springfield. Engaging … [Read more...] about Faculty member honored for environmental excellence
Medicine should help you, not cause harm. But what if the latest trend in medicine – nano-bio – could be harmful to your health? Dr. Kartik Ghosh studies the characteristics of nanoparticles. He wants to find out which ones work with the human body, instead of against it. It’s especially important in this field. These nanomaterials are attached to medical applications or … [Read more...] about Nanomaterials: Too small to see. Big possibilities in medicine.
From political science to Earth science Dalton Breeding wasn’t always interested in geology. In fact, when he came to Missouri State, he was a political science major with a history minor. "I was taking environmental geology and the instructor invited me to go on one of the field trips with another course," he said. "I really enjoyed the field trip, so I started talking to … [Read more...] about Mixing academics with the outdoors