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
How can we make smart homes smarter? Dr. Razib Iqbal, associate professor of computer science at Missouri State University, strives to answer this question. He studies multimedia and the internet of things, or IoT. What is IoT? It could be anything connected to the internet — from smart meters and appliances to smart smoke detectors and wearables. Sensing the ecosystem of … [Read more...] about Making smart homes smarter
With the increase of drone use in the last five years, it’s easier for people to compromise unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Hackers find ways to attack drones used in different fields, including military, agriculture and coastline mapping. Dr. Ajay Katangur is making drones more resistant to hackers. In his research, he looked for security flaws that were easy to exploit. … [Read more...] about Keeping drones safe from hackers