To boost science, technology, engineering and math or STEM education in southwest Missouri. That’s the goal of Missouri State University’s Computer Science Research Opportunity for Smart Environments program, also known as ROSE. Earlier this year, Missouri State received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to facilitate this program for 30 area … [Read more...] about Program helps area teachers enhance STEM education
A $600,000 National Science Foundation grant will allow Missouri State University to boost STEM education in southwest Missouri. The funds will be used to implement the Computer Science Research Opportunity for Smart Environments (ROSE) program for the next three years. What’s ROSE? ROSE involves computer science faculty providing a unique summer research experience for middle … [Read more...] about MSU receives grant to train area STEM educators
Dan Cobb’s senior year at Missouri State was far from typical. He was a traditional age student, but he was married and had a toddler. He was also tapped by two MSU professors to help them launch a software company. It would have been easy for him to land a job at a corporation after graduation. And, startups require grueling hours. Even though he knew all this, Cobb … [Read more...] about Software startup pioneer “was recruited by two MSU professors, and that changed my life”
Plants are as vulnerable to germs as people. These germs can cause disease in plants and negatively impact the agriculture industry. Among plants, grapevine is the most valuable horticultural crop, according to Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, professor of biology at Missouri State University. Grapes are the basis of raisins, jellies, juice and, if you are 21 or older, wine. The growth … [Read more...] about Using software to boost grapevine health
Dr. Razib Iqbal, associate professor of computer science at Missouri State University, offers some insights about a computer science degree and the field to TheBestSchools. … [Read more...] about Ask an expert about computer science